ARCH1340 Building Codes: Commercial
This course will introduce the student to the organization, use and impact of the International Building Code in the design of buildings.
Prerequisite
Qualifying score on reading assessment test OR
ENGL0901
Course Requirements and Evaluation
Refer to Course Syllabus for detailed information regarding the requirements and evaluation standards for this course. The Course Syllabus will be distributed the first weekof the course.
Learning Outcomes
The following outcomes will be addressed in the course:
Identify life-safety issues
Determine occupancy group
Design for accessibility
Calculate allowable floor areas and heights
Identify fire-resistance rating for construction assemblies
Determine plumbing fixture requirements
Classify types of construction
Assess plans for code compliance
Complete code review for commercial building
Complete energy code compliance applications
Text and References
A list of textbooks required for this course is available at the
campus store and in eServices.
Course Scheduling
The scheduled hours of instruction include sixteen hours for each lecture credit, thirty two hours for each lab credit and forty hours for each credit of supervised occupational experience (SOE). Lecture credit may include formal or impromptu lectures, demonstrations or discussions with the entire class or with small groups or individuals. Refer to the Credit Details section of this course outline for the credit breakdown.
Accommodations Statement
Access Services - Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified students with documented disabilities. Upon attending an intake meeting with Access Services, qualified students will receive a letter listing the approved accommodations that they may provide to their instructors. If you have a documented disability that may require accommodations, contact HTC Access Services at
AccessServices@hennepintech.edu or
https://hennepintech.edu/current-students/access-services/index.html.
Campus
Brooklyn Park Campus and Eden Prairie Campus: 952-995-1300
Credit Details