Course Overview
This course will introduce students to the latest edition of the BC Building Code Part 3 as it applies to interior design. Students will apply a working knowledge of compliance, code objectives, definitions and appendices as they relate to the built environment. They will locate and interpret the applicable codes to make appropriate design decisions required for fire protection, occupant safety and accessibility. The course examines the importance of establishing life safety issues, occupancy classification, fire ratings and separations, and means of egress as they relate to the built environment. Lab exercises provide students with an opportunity to practice code applications for a variety of building conditions.
Domestic fees
$593.59 - $595.42 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
International fees are typically 3.4 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Discuss various regulatory entities that impact interior design practice.
- Analyze and generate a code-compliant, accessible solution for interior environments.
- Evaluate drawings to assess code compliance.
- Determine occupancy classification use, health requirements, fire ratings and separations and life safety issues for interior spaces.
- Reference current building codes to locate and classify specialized information and apply to design solutions.
- Determine and calculate occupant loads.
- Determine flame spread ratings, and smoke development classifications.
- Determine means of egress in buildings and calculate requirements for corridors, stairs, doors, and ramps. (means of egress, units of exit widths, travel distances).
Effective as of Winter 2024
Related Programs
Building Codes and Barrier Free for Interior Design (INTD 4360) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Construction and the Environment
- Interior Design
Diploma Full-time
- Interior Design
Diploma Part-time
Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2026
Below is one offering of INTD 4360 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 59653
Dates
Apr 07 - Jun 23 Loading
- CRN 59653
- $593.59 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 07 - Jun 23 | Tue | 18:00 - 21:00 | Burnaby NE01 Rm. 411 |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Michael Jaszczewski
Course outline
Important information
- If you wish to be placed on the INTD department maintained waitlist for this course, please email INTD_Waitlist@bcit.ca with the following information: Your name, student number, course number, and CRN. Waitlist requests are only accepted after 9:30am on registration day.
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Fall 2026
Below is one offering of INTD 4360 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 48135
Dates
Sep 14 - Dec 07 Loading
- CRN 48135
- $595.42 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 14 - Dec 07 | Mon | 18:00 - 21:00 | Burnaby NE01 Rm. 353 |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- No class Oct 12 - stat holiday. ***Please note*** - Students who do not meet the mandatory prerequisites will be dropped without notice. This is a waitlist eligible course. If you wish to be placed on the INTD department maintained waitlist for this course, please email INTD_Waitlist@bcit.ca with the following information: Your name, student number, course number, and CRN. Waitlist requests are not accepted until after 9:30am on registration day.
Confirmation
Required
To proceed with registration and add this course to the cart, please confirm:
Status
If you have any questions about this course, please contact us.
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