Course Overview
Provides practical and theoretical information required to inspect existing houses for visible defects. This covers 6 systems of a house that must be inspected as per the standards. It is the first of a series of courses that meet the academic requirements for house inspection and the qualifications for House Inspector Licensing Regulations under Consumer Protection BC (CPBC).
Prerequisite(s)
- English 12 "50% (Pass)" or equivalent www.bcit.ca/admission/upgrading/englishproficiency.shtml or COMM 0015 score of 50 or better.
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$767.94 - $783.80 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, the student will be able to:
- Have a basic knowledge about the first 6 systems in a house to be reviewed as per the “Standards of Practice" for a house inspector.
- Understand the responsibility of a house inspector and their limitations.
Effective as of Spring/Summer 2024
Related Programs
House Inspection 1 (BLDG 2915) is offered as a part of the following programs:
School of Construction and the Environment
- House Inspection
Statement of Completion Part-time
Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2026
Below is one offering of BLDG 2915 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 20935
Dates
Apr 07 - Jun 23 Loading
- CRN 20935
- $767.94 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 07 - Jun 23 | Tue | 18:45 - 21:45 | Burnaby NE01 Rm. 331 |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Mark Fagrie
Course outline
Important information
- This course includes a field trip. The date of field trip will be confirmed in class.
Confirmation
Required
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Status
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Fall 2026
Below is one offering of BLDG 2915 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 30869
Dates
Sep 08 - Nov 24 Loading
- CRN 30869
- $783.80 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 08 - Nov 24 | Tue | 18:45 - 21:45 | Burnaby NE01 Rm. 331 |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- This course includes a field trip. The date of the field trip will be confirmed in class. This course may be taken simultaneously with BLDG 2925.
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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