BLD 267 Plan Review 1

Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2
Credits: 3

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: BLD 269 with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor.
Student Learning Outcomes:

Identify the types of construction used in non-structural plans.
Use codes to identify occupancy group and subdivision, based on construction plans.
Read and interpret construction drawings.
Calculate allowable area, based on occupancy and type of construction.
Determine location or required area and occupancy of separation walls.
Assess fire-restiveness, based upon actual drawings.
Apply location-on-property requirements.
List code violations, based upon actual construction drawings.
Used electronic plan review tools to mark-up plans and document corrections

Content Outline

Types of Construction
Types of Occupancies
Reading Construction Drawings
Allowable Areas of Buildings
Location-on-Property Requirements
Fire-Resistive Construction
Code Violations Based on Plan Review
Electronic plan review tools