Course details
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. Students will study an existing building to explore, identify and address code-related situations.
Credits
3.0
Cost
$547.94
Course offerings
Fall 2023
Below is one offering of INTD 4360 for the Fall 2023 term.
CRN 48135
Duration
Mon Sep 11 - Mon Dec 11 (11 weeks)
- 11 weeks
- CRN 48135
- $547.94
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11 - Dec 11 | Mon | 18:00 - 21:15 | Burnaby NE01 Rm. 353 |
Instructor
Michael Jaszczewski
Course outline
Credits
3
Cost
$547.94
Important information
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***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. No class Oct. 2, Oct. 9, Nov. 13 - stat holidays.
Status
In Progress and Full
This course offering is in progress and full. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- 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 occupant loads, means of egress, units of exit widths, travel distances, flame spread ratings, and smoke development classifications.
Effective as of Winter 2016
Related Programs
Building Codes and Barrier Free for Interior Design (INTD 4360) is offered as a part of the following programs:
School of Construction and the Environment
- Interior Design
Diploma Full-time
- Interior Design
Diploma Part-time
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