Provides a working knowledge of Part 9 of the 2012 B.C Building Code as it applies to single family dwellings. Gives students the basic skills required to check plans, inspect buildings and deal with questions relating to Part 9 at an elementary level. Covers acceptable materials, systems and methods used in housing construction. Students must bring B.C. Building Code to the first class. (3 credits) (3.0 Credits)
Below are three offerings of this course for the Spring/Summer 2013 term.
CRN 55870
Duration
Start any time
Continuous Entry, Distance or Online
This is a distance education course. Start any time during the Spring/Summer 2013 term. You have 52 weeks from the date you register to complete this course.
Instructor
TBD
Course Outline
Currently unavailable
Cost
$461.10
Notes
Correspondence format.
Students may register at any time through the year and have 52 weeks in which to complete the course. To register by phone, please contact Registration at 1-866-434-1610. Please note that the above price is for tuition only; textbooks and materials are additional. Course materials are no longer shipped automatically; you may order them from the BCIT Bookstore. Orders can be placed online at www.bcit.ca/bookstore/ or by phone: 604-432-8379 or Toll-free within Canada: 1-877-333-8379.
Important course information will be sent to you immediately after registering. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
This course may be taken simultaneously with BLDG 2915.
Status
This course offering is in progress. Please check back next term or contact the appropriate Program Assistant [PDF] to determine when this course will be offered again.
No class May 20 and July 1 due to statutory holidays. This course may be taken simultaneously with BLDG 2915
Status
This course offering is full. Please check back next term or contact the appropriate Program Assistant [PDF] to determine when this course will be offered again.
Full
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:
Check plans of single-family dwellings for compliance with the regulations in the BC Building Code, at an elementary level (provided the student has the ability to read plans).
Inspect single-family dwellings relative to compliance with the regulations in the BC Building Code.
Deal with questions relating to Building Code requirements for single-family dwellings.
Have a basic understanding of acceptable materials, systems, and methods used in house construction.
Related Programs
BLDC 1500 is offered as a part of the following programs:
Registration is currently open for the Spring/Summer 2013 term.
The sneak preview for the Fall 2013 term starts Fri, May 24 at 8:30 am (PDT).
Web registration for the Fall 2013 term will open Sun, May 26 at 9:00 am (PDT).
Students may also register by phone, mail or in-person, starting Mon, May 27 at 8:00 am (PDT).
Classroom Locations
Classroom locations are subject to last minute changes. Please check the Part-time Studies Classroom Locations listing at www.bcit.ca/rooms on the first day of any course you are registered for.