BLD 142 International Residential Codes 2

Lecture Hours: 3
Credits: 3

Covers the floor, wall, roof, chimney, electrical, and energy conservation provisions of the International Residential Specialty Code (Chapters 5 through 11) as it relates to residential construction and other applicable codes. Emphasis placed on lateral bracing provisions and preparation to take the ICC Residential Building Inspector Certification Exam.

Prerequisite: BLD 141 with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor.
Student Learning Outcomes:

Recall code requirements for floor, wall, and roof assemblies as they apply to wood, steel, concrete, and masonry construction.
Discuss methods for performing inspections and plan reivews of each material and method of construction.
Describe lateral bracing methods and as applied to residential structures when conducting plan reviews and inspections.
Explain the minimum code provisions for the building envelope including roof and wall coverings.
Identify electrical code requirements for residential construction.
Determine the code requirements energy conservation.
Understand the required elements of the International Code Council Residential Building Inspector Certification Exam (B1)

Content Outline

Wall, Floor, and Roof Construction
Lateral Bracing
Wall and Roof Coverings
Electrical Codes
Energy Conservation
ICC Certification Preparation