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BC Building Code: Multi Unit and Small Buildings BLDG 1825

Building Course

Course details

Examines Part 9 of the 2018 B.C. Building Code as it applies to multi-unit residential and small commercial and industrial buildings. Covers plan checking and inspection techniques. Prepares students to deal with issues relating to Part 9 of the B.C. Building Code. Some duplication of material covered in BLDC 1500. Students must bring the B.C. Building Code (hardcopy) to the first class.

Prerequisite(s)

  • No prerequisites are required for this course.

Credits

3.0

Cost

$530.25

Course offerings

Fall 2023

Below is one offering of BLDG 1825 for the Fall 2023 term.

CRN 43190

Duration

Tue Sep 05 - Tue Nov 21 (12 weeks)

  • 12 weeks
  • CRN 43190
  • $530.25
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Sep 05 - Nov 21 Tue 19:00 - 20:30 Online
Instructor

Tony Bartko

Course outline

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Cost

$530.25

Important information
  1. Internet delivery format.
  2. Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
  3. ***This is not a self-paced course. There will be specific time lines for assignments and exams.*** A computer with speakers is required for this course. You must also have an e-mail address and access to a computer capable of downloading basic documents. Students will participate in weekly "Virtual Classroom" sessions, per the above class schedule. ALL FINAL EXAMS MUST BE WRITTEN DURING THE LAST WEEK OF THE COURSE ON DESIGNATED DATES AND TIMES. ***This course is offered in conjunction with the Building Officials' Association of B.C. Successful completion of this course qualifies students to write the BOABC exams for Level 2. The Province of BC has prescribed the BOABC Level 2 exams as the minimum qualification to work as a Level 2 Building Official. Please note that employers may require additional education or work experience for building official positions. For more information on BOABC examinations and qualifications, please visit boabc.org/
Status

In Progress and Full

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Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:

  • Check plans of buildings for compliance with the regulations in the BC Building Code, at an elementary level.
  • Inspect small, single or multi unit buildings relative to compliance with thr regulations in the BC Building Code.
  • Deal with question relating to Building Code requirements small, single or multi unit buildings.
  • Have a basic understanding of acceptable materials, systems, and methods used in construction.

Effective as of Fall 2003

Related Programs

BC Building Code: Multi Unit and Small Buildings (BLDG 1825) is offered as a part of the following programs:

School of Construction and the Environment

  1. Architectural and Building Technology
    Certificate Part-time
  2. Building Construction Technology
    Associate Certificate Part-time
  3. Building Design and Architectural CAD
    Associate Certificate Part-time

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