Maricopa Community Colleges  CON208   20052-20086 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 07/22/08
CON208 20052-20086 LEC 0.50 Credit(s) 0.50 Period(s)
Uniform Building Code
Construction inspections required under the Uniform Building Code (UBC). Foundations, retaining walls and drainage. Dimensional requirements for specific types of foundations. Requirements for chimneys and fireplaces.
Prerequisites: Registered apprentice status or permission of the apprenticeship coordinator.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
CON208   20052-20086 Uniform Building Code
1. List and describe the construction inspections required under the UBC. (I)
2. Describe the general requirements for foundations, retaining walls and drainage in accordance with the UBC. (II)
3. List and describe the specific dimensional requirements for concrete foundation walls, slab on grade foundations, piers and concrete block foundation walls in accordance with the UBC. (III)
4. Describe the specific requirements for chimneys and fireplaces under the UBC. (IV)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
CON208   20052-20086 Uniform Building Code
    I. Required Inspections
        A. Foundation
          1. Forms
          2. Materials
        B. Concrete slab or under-floor
        C. Frame
          1. Roof
          2. Framing
          3. Pipes
          4. Chimneys
          5. Vents
        D. Lath/gypsum board
        E. Final
      II. Foundations, Retaining Walls and Drainage
          A. Foundations
            1. Frost line
            2. Height above grade
            3. Anchor bolts
            4. Plates
            5. Damproofing
          B. Retaining Walls
          C. Drainage
        III. Foundation Dimensions
            A. Concrete walls
              1. One floor
              2. Two floors
            B. Slab on grade
              1. One floor
              2. Two floors
            C. Pier
              1. Height
              2. Width
            D. Concrete block foundation wall
              1. One floor
              2. Two floors
          IV. Chimneys and Fireplaces
              A. Reinforcing and seismic anchorage
                1. Reinforcing bars
                2. Anchorage
              B. Height requirements
              C. Inlets
              D. Loads
              E. Wall thickness
              F. Lintel
              G. Hearth
                1. Thickness
                2. Extensions
              H. Clearance
                1. Fireplaces
                2. Chimneys
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