Building Codes and Enforcement

BCE 101 Basic Construction for Building Codes (3-0) 3 hrs.
Introduces materials used in building construction, their growth or manufacture, preparation and application. Emphasizes frame and masonry construction types, working drawings and structural details for code compliance.

BCE 102 Basic Code Enforcement Techniques (3-0) 3 hrs.
Introduces building inspection principles. Includes application of building codes to structures in the inspection process. Covers application of zoning restrictions and regulations, code interpretation using reference documents, components of field inspection and report requirements. Emphasizes plan and specification review, permit processes and issuance, legal ramifications in inspection law.

BCE 104 Basic Mechanical and Energy Conservation Codes (3-0) 3 hrs.
Introduces the theory and code requirements for mechanical and energy conservation systems. Covers procedures, layouts and safety principles for heating, cooling and ventilation systems; application of HVAC code requirements for residential units (up to six dwelling units) and light commercial buildings. Includes application of energy conservation code requirements to principles of building inspection and identification of components in heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems to discern code violations.

BCE 105 Basic Plumbing Codes (3-0) 3 hrs.
Introduces basic theory and code requirements for plumbing systems and their installation. Concentrates on procedures, practices and layouts, and codes inspection problems for residential, commercial and industrial installations.

BCE 106 Basic Electrical Codes (3-0) 3 hrs.
Introduces basic theory and code requirements for electrical systems and their installation. Concentrates on procedures, practices and layouts, and code inspection problems for residential, commercial and industrial installations.

BCE 201 Basic Building Codes (3-0) 3 hrs.
Covers the latest edition of the BOCA National Building Code. Explains its use, intent, rationale and interpretation. Includes enforcement and administration, liability, plan review and permit process definitions, use groups, types of construction, general building limits, special uses, means of egress, materials and tests, fire resistive construction, mechanical equipment and systems, fire protection systems, electric wiring and equipment, elevators, plumbing systems and use of reference standards.