Course details
This course provides a working knowledge of the purpose, scope, and contents of the 2018 British Columbia Building Code related to Part 3, Fire Protection, Occupant Safety and Accessibility. The course will provide the student with the basic skills required to understand and apply fundamental code concepts to building design and construction of larger or complex buildings. Concepts include: the meaning of noncombustible construction and when a building is required to be of noncombustible construction; fire-resistance ratings, when a building is required to have sprinklers, have a standpipe system, or have a fire alarm system; how many streets a building needs to face; the distance required between the building and property lines; the amount of windows permitted; requirements for interconnected floor spaces; high-rise building requirements; number of water closets required; number and width of exits required; interior finishes permitted, and accessibility requirements for persons with disabilities. This course will be of interest to persons involved in building design, interior design, drafting, construction, plan review, inspection and financing. It is recommended that persons taking this course have some knowledge of basic building construction as well as some experience with Building Codes. This course will be followed by BLDG 1835 B.C. Building Code: Part 3 Advanced. Students must bring the entire B.C. Building Code (hardcopy) to the first class.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
3.0
Cost
$530.25 - $571.11 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Course offerings
Fall 2023
Below are four offerings of BLDG 1830 for the Fall 2023 term.
CRN 36089
Duration
Wed Sep 06 - Wed Nov 22 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 36089
- $557.36
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 06 - Nov 22 | Wed | 18:15 - 21:15 | Downtown DTC Rm. 635 |
Instructor
Rick Cheung
Course outline
Cost
$557.36
Important information
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This course is offered in conjunction with the Building Officials' Association of B.C. It will be of interest to building officials or those who are contemplating entering the field of municipal building inspection. Successful completion of this course qualifies students to write the BOABC exams for Level 3. The Province of BC has prescribed the BOABC Level 3 exams as the minimum qualification to work as a Level 3 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
This course offering is in progress. Please check back next term, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.
CRN 43191
Duration
Thu Sep 07 - Thu Nov 23 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 43191
- $530.25
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 07 - Nov 23 | Thu | 19:00 - 20:30 | Online |
Instructor
Rick Cheung
Course outline
Cost
$530.25
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
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***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. It will be of interest to building officials or those who are contemplating entering the field of municipal building inspection. Successful completion of this course qualifies students to write the BOABC exams for Level 3. The Province of BC has prescribed the BOABC Level 3 exams as the minimum qualification to work as a Level 3 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
This course offering is in progress and full. Please check back next term, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.
CRN 46361
Duration
Thu Sep 07 - Thu Nov 23 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 46361
- $571.11
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 07 - Nov 23 | Thu | 18:45 - 21:45 | Burnaby NE01 Rm. 331 |
Instructor
Tony Bartko
Course outline
Cost
$571.11
Important information
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This course is offered in conjunction with the Building Officials' Association of B.C. It will be of interest to building officials or those who are contemplating entering the field of municipal building inspection. Successful completion of this course qualifies students to write the BOABC exams for Level 3. The Province of BC has prescribed the BOABC Level 3 exams as the minimum qualification to work as a Level 3 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
This course offering is in progress and full. Please check back next term, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.
CRN 32953
Duration
Mon Sep 11 - Mon Dec 18 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 32953
- $530.25
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11 - Dec 18 | Mon | 18:30 - 21:30 | Online |
Instructor
Rick Cheung
Course outline
Cost
$530.25
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
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There will be no class October 2nd, October 9th, and November 13th statutory holidays. ***This is not a self-paced course. There will be specific time lines for assignments and exams.*** You will require a stable internet connection, a laptop or desktop computer 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. Important course information will be sent to registered students closer to course start date. Make sure your email address on your student account is correct and up to date. This course is offered in conjunction with the Building Officials' Association of B.C. It will be of interest to building officials or those who are contemplating entering the field of municipal building inspection. Successful completion of this course qualifies students to write the BOABC exams for Level 3. The Province of BC has prescribed the BOABC Level 3 exams as the minimum qualification to work as a Level 3 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
This course offering is in progress. Please check back next term, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.
Learning Outcomes
At the completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Classify buildings in accordance with their occupancy classification, building area, building height, and level of sprinkler protection.
- Calculate occupant load.
- Determine and apply fire and life safety requirements for buildings.
- Determine and calculate spatial separation requirements for buildings.
- Determine and calculate fire-resistance ratings for applicable building assemblies.
- Determine and apply safety within floor area requirements.
- Determine and apply code requirements related to egress and exiting for a building.
- Determine and apply code requirements related to health provisions for buildings.
- Determine general requirements related to vertical transportation, service facilities, and persons with disabilities.
- Determine general code requirements related to smoke control and exhaust in high buildings.
The student should become proficient with the application of Part 3 of the B.C. Building Code and demonstrate a working knowledge of the Code. The student will be expected to provide clear explanations and code references in order to support their answers and/or solutions on all assignments, quizzes and exams.
Effective as of Fall 2003
Related Programs
BC Building Code: Part 3 Introduction (BLDG 1830) is offered as a part of the following programs:
School of Construction and the Environment
- Architectural and Building Technology
Certificate Part-time
- Building Construction Technology
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Building Design and Architectural CAD
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Construction Estimating
Certificate Part-time
- Construction Operations
Associate Certificate Part-time
School of Energy
- Fire Protection Inspection and Testing
Associate Certificate Part-time
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