Maricopa Community Colleges  BLT261   19946-19955 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 04/26/94
BLT261 19946-19955 LEC 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s)
Techniques of Building Inspection
Theory and practice of zoning, foundation, structural, mechanical and electrical inspection in modern residential and commercial construction. Prerequisites: None.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
BLT261   19946-19955 Techniques of Building Inspection
1. Describe various regulatoty codes/agencies and their appropriate application in building inspection. (I)
2. Apply requirements of Uniform Building Code, supporting codes, and ordinances to residential and commercial building inspections. (I-V)
3. Describe a typical building inspection sequence from plan check to cerificate of accupancy. (III)
4. Identify proper use/assembly of materials, based on construction type, occupancy group, and structural requirements. (IV)
5. Identify proper use/assembly of materials, based on life safety requirements. (V)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
BLT261   19946-19955 Techniques of Building Inspection
    I. Introduction
        A. Historical codes
        B. Uniform Buiding Code
        C. Other codes
        D. Regulatory agencies (ICBO, UL, etc.)
      II. Zoning
          A. Ordinances
          B. Commissions and Design Review Boards
          C. Land use and planning
          D. Building restrictions
          E. Site requirements and restrictions
        III. Inspection sequence
            A. Plan check
            B. Building permit
            C. Foundation
            D. Framing
            E. Electrical/mechanical/plumbing
            F. Final
            G. Certificate of Occupancy
            H. Addenda/changes to drawings
            I. Failed inspections
            J. Special inspections
          IV. Construction materials and methods
              A. Concrete footings/slabs on grade
              B. Wood and metal framing
              C. Steel
              D. Connections/hold-downs
              E. Lateral bracing
              F. Shear panels, roof and floor diaphragms
              G. Finishes
            V. Life safety requirements
                A. O.S.H.A.
                B. Fire codes and fire rated assemblies
                C. Occupancy loads and exit requirements
                D. Allowable area, openings, and required separations
                E. Finishes
                F. Handicapped access
                G. Mechanical/electrical/plumbing
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