Building Inspection Technology
BLD151 Building Codes 1
3 credit hours, 3 Lecture hours
Covers the nonstructural standards of the Uniform Building Code including occupancy classifications, building area, height and location limitations, types of construction, exits and fire resistive standards. Emphasizes one- and two-family structures. F
BLD152 Building Codes 2
3 credit hours, 3 Lecture hours
Continues building code studies concerning areas that present hazards in building construction such as vertical shafts, treatment of exterior and interior surfaces, detailed exit requirements, fire protection systems, public property and weather protection. Prerequisite: BLD151. W
BLD153 Building Codes 3
3 credit hours, 3 Lecture hours
Provides a comprehensive review of the Uniform Building Code including pedestrian protection, permanent occupancy, prefabricated construction, fire systems, energy conservation and architectural barriers. Prerequisite: BLD151 and BLD152. Sp
BLD155 Building Department Administration
3 credit hours, 3 Lecture hours
Discusses purpose and procedures of building department administration. Examines laws and principles that affect building department personnel and code compliance. Sp
BLD159 Materials of Construction
2 credit hours, 2 Lecture hours
Covers materials and processes regulated by the Uniform Building Code. Reviews testing standards as a quality control of traditional and non-traditional building materials. W.
BLD161 Structural Inspection-Wood
3 credit hours, 3 Lecture hours
Introduces basic methods of wood framing. Covers allowable stresses, loads, and fundamental design of wood products and construction systems. Emphasizes one- and two-family structures. W.
BLD162 Structural Inspection-Masonry
3 credit hours, 3 Lecture hours
Covers the specific code requirements for all types of masonry construction, both structural and non-structural. Includes an introduction to fireplace construction. Sp.
BLD181 Mechanical Codes 1
3 credit hours, 3 Lecture hours
Introduces the thermodynamics of heat and how it relates to the mechanical appliance. Examines the International Mechanical Codes general code requirements for heating, venting and air conditioning equipment. Studies the fuel gas piping system from the gas meter to the appliance, and the combustion air requirements for appliances that burn gas fuel. Stresses evaluation of appliances and equipment for its listing and installation instruction for dwelling and commercial applications. F
BLD182 Mechanical Codes 2
3 credit hours, 3 Lecture hours
Studies the air distribution system that serves a central heating plant. Studies the construction and installation requirements for sheet metal ducts and the fabrication and installation requirements for factory-made air ducts. Covers the venting systems serving gas burning and solid fuel burning appliances. Examines commercial and domestic incinerators, vented decorative appliances, direct gas-fired makeup air heaters and industrial air heaters, and domestic ranges and clothes dryers. Stresses evaluation of the appliance and equipment for its listing and installation instruction for dwellings and commercial applications. Prerequisite: BLD181. W
BLD183 Mechanical Codes 3
3 credit hours, 3 Lecture hours
Provides a working knowledge of the International Mechanical Codes and its provisions for the exhaust systems, boilers, water heaters, hydronics heating systems, and process piping and refrigeration systems. Prerequisite: BLD181and BLD182. Sp.
BLD193F Building Inspection Lab
2 credit hours, 4 Lab hours
Provides code standards and conditions typical of building inspection work for inspectors in the following areas: mechanical inspection, structural inspection, and one- and two-family dwelling codes. Stresses writing correction notices based upon field observations. F, W, Sp.
BLD260 Fire Protection for Buildings
3 credit hours, 3 Lecture hours
Covers the installation, function, location and purpose of sprinkler and fire alarm systems. Sp
BLD263 Structural Inspection-Concrete
3 credit hours, 3 Lecture hours
Introduces concrete as a construction material and its identity as a type of construction as defined by the International Building Code. Covers its physical properties including mix design, handling, storage, delivery, placement and its fire resistive qualities. Emphasizes analysis of one- and two-family structures. F.
BLD266 Structural Plan Review
3 credit hours, 5 Lecture/Lab hours
Covers the fundamentals of structural plan review. Includes analysis and design of beams, columns and connections. Prerequisite: BLD269. W
BLD267 Non-Structural Plan Review
3 credit hours, 5 Lecture/Lab hours
Examines the techniques and processes of non-structural plans. Includes familiarization with plan and construction documents, specifications, and the application of fire, life and safety code requirements. Prerequisite: BLD151 and BLD152. Sp
BLD268 Foundatn, Excavation & Grading
3 credit hours, 3 Lecture hours
Covers the fundamentals of and the code requirements for regulating excavations and fills for any building or structure, construction of foundation and retaining structures and general grading. Presents code requirements and emphasizes application to plan review and inspection functions. Uses grading and building plans and soil reports to complement the codes. Prerequisite: MTH052. F
BLD269 Engineering/Building Inspector
3 credit hours, 3 Lecture hours
Studies static forces and their effect upon rigid bodies at rest, including a study of stresses and strains that occur in these bodies when subjected to tensile, compressive and shearing forces. Prerequisite: MTH052 or equivalent. F
BLD270 Engineering-Bldg Inspector 2
3 credit hours, 3 Lecture hours
Studies dynamic wind and seismic loads on structures and their reduction to simplified equivalent static forces used in the design of structures. Covers how to determine the required lateral load path elements: diaphragms, shear walls and foundations used to resist lateral forces. Emphasizes code requirements of Chapter 16 Section 1609 for wind and Sections 1613 through 1623 of the Oregon Structural Specialty Code (2003 IBC). Uses the Western Woods Use Book related to lateral design. Also studies the design, fabrication and erection of structural steel for buildings and structures. Emphasizes code requirements of Oregon Structural Specialty code Chapter 22 and the American Institute of Steel Construction Steel Manual. Prerequisite: BLD269. W.
BLD271 Plumbing Codes 1
3 credit hours, 3 Lecture hours
Investigates certain standards of the Uniform Plumbing Code. Covers the principles of plumbing design, materials and installation standards related to dwelling construction. F
BLD272 Plumbing Codes 2
3 credit hours, 3 Lecture hours
Covers plumbing code requirements related to water and gas distribution systems, storm and sanitary sewer systems, water heater installations and mobile home connections. Prerequisite: BLD271 or consent of instructor. W
BLD280A-L Cooperative Work Experience
1-12 credit hours, 0-34 CWE hours
Places students in a business, industry or agency for on-the-job training and experience related to instruction. Field experience supervised by college instructors and work experience coordinators. See program advisors. Offered as needed.
BLD291 One- and Two-Family Electrical Code
3 credit hours, 3 Lecture hours
Covers general wiring design, methods and equipment, as related to one- and two-family dwelling applications. Sp
BLD292A International Residential Code (Structural)
3 credit hours, 3 Lecture hours
Covers the structural portion of the International Residential Specialty Code as it relates to residential constructional and other applicable codes. Sp.
BLD292B International Residential Code(Mechanical)
3 credit hours, 3 Lecture hours
Covers the mechanical portion of the International Residential Specialty Code as it relates to residential construction and applicable codes. W.
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