- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
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.
- Not offered this term
- This course is not offered this term. Notify me to receive email notifications when the course opens for registration next term.
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
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.