MCCCD Program Description

Building Codes

Course: CON263

First Term: 2018 Fall

Lecture 3.0 Credit(s) 3.0 Period(s) 3.0 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S - Standard Load

Description: Designed specifically to acquaint students with safety principles of building construction under the Uniform Building Code, including structural requirements for wood, masonry and concrete, fire resistance of building construction, fire resistant materials, and ratings and occupancy requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Describe various codes and demonstrate knowledge of their organization by locating specific sections and items. (I) 2. Locate and interpret specific life safety and community welfare regulations within the various buildings codes and justify the need for such regulations. (II) 3. Describe processes, agencies, and professionals involved in securing a building permit through the awarding of a certificate of occupancy. (III) 4. Describe the types of structural loading and typical solutions employed to counteract these loads. (IV) 5. Compare and contrast strengths of wood, steel, and concrete and describe their appropriate structural uses. (IV) 6. Identify soil types and their particular reaction to imposed structural loads. (IV) 7. Identify and describe design limitations and exit requirements based on occupancy groups and construction types. (V) 8. Review plans for compliance to IRC and zoning ordinance. (VI)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Overview A. History of codes B. IRC and related construction codes C. Code organization and use II. Construction codes A. Justifications B. Life safety references 1. Building 2. Electric 3. Mechanical 4. Plumbing 5. Fire and smoke control C. Community welfare references 1. Zoning restrictions and requirements 2. Grading and drainage 3. Handicapped access 4. Energy conservation 5. Housing standards III. Administration A. Plan review B. Issuance of permit C. Addenda to working drawings D. Inspections E. Certificate of occupancy F. Violations IV. Structural references A. Forces and loading B. Strengths of materials 1. Wood 2. Concrete 3. Steel 4. Masonry C. Connections D. Soil mechanics and foundations V. Design limitations and exit requirements A. Restrictions based on occupancy type B. Restrictions based on construction types C. Exit requirements VI. Plan review A. Zoning check B. Structural components C. Safety/exit check D. Mechanical/electrical/plumbing check

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: May 1, 2018

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.