Building Codes Inspector
Credit Courses
BCI C1003 Units (54 lecture hours)
Introduction to International Building Code
Grading Mode: Standard Letter
Transfer Credit: CSU.
The student will gain insight into building laws founded on broad-based performance principles and will become familiar with the proper use of the International Building Code. This includes administrative, occupancy, types of construction, materials, fire-resistive standards, exiting, and detailed regulating provisions of the document.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing BCI C100
BCI C1013 Units (54 lecture hours)
Residential/Construction Blueprint Reading
Grading Mode: Standard Letter
Transfer Credit: CSU.
An introduction to residential/commercial construction, this course is designed to provide foundational knowledge and enough practice at reading blueprints to get the student started. It is a guide to understanding the drawings used in the major construction trades, including carpentry, electrical, plumbing, heating, and air conditioning. The course includes information for styles of building from small-scale residential to large-scale commercial.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing BCI C101
BCI C1023 Units (54 lecture hours)
California Administrative Code (Title 24)
Grading Mode: Standard Letter
Transfer Credit: CSU.
Applies the California Code of Regulations (Title 24) as it pertains to various types of buildings. Special emphasis will be placed on California State energy regulations, building modifications for the disabled for accessibility, and includes an introduction to the California State Green Building codes.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing BCI C102
BCI C1033 Units (54 lecture hours)
Non-Structural Provisions of Building Code
Grading Mode: Standard Letter
Transfer Credit: CSU.
A comprehensive course designed to give the student an understanding of the Non-Structural Provisions of the International Building Code. Important aspects of this course are regulation of building areas, heights, location on property, fire-resistance rated materials, fire suppression systems, and the means of egress of buildings.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing BCI C103
BCI C1043 Units (54 lecture hours)
Concrete Code
Grading Mode: Standard Letter
Transfer Credit: CSU.
Students who are preparing for a career as a Building Code Inspector or concrete specialty inspection and who want to learn more about code requirements for concrete construction will find this course a major learning asset. Every aspect of construction will have some sort of concrete placement. This fundamental course will provide the student with basic knowledge to apply when moving on to advanced practices and procedures of the concrete industry.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing BCI C104
BCI C1053 Units (54 lecture hours)
Framing Requirements of Building Code
Grading Mode: Standard Letter
Transfer Credit: CSU.
This class will concentrate on the International Building Code chapters concerning, wood and steel framing, roofing and reroofing, drywall, stucco, plaster, plastics, soil classification, and foundation investigation.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing BCI C105
BCI C1063 Units (54 lecture hours)
Electrical Code
Grading Mode: Standard Letter
Transfer Credit: CSU.
Basic safety and the use of electricity. Includes basic wiring methods used in residential and commercial buildings in conjunction with the latest edition of the National Electrical Code. Application of the principles of inspection to the details of electrical construction.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing BCI C106
BCI C1073 Units (54 lecture hours)
Mechanical Code
Grading Mode: Standard Letter
Transfer Credit: CSU.
Interpretation of the Uniform Mechanical Code as it pertains to heating and air conditioning installations; includes venting, heater and air conditioning selection, gas, electrical, and applicable State Green Building codes.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing BCI C107
BCI C1083 Units (54 lecture hours)
Plumbing Code
Grading Mode: Standard Letter
Transfer Credit: CSU.
Plumbing code interpretation for inspectors and installers necessary for correct selection of material, sizing of pipe, and installation of conventional and Green Building Plumbing systems.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing BCI C108
BCI C1113 Units (54 lecture hours)
International Residential Code
Grading Mode: Standard Letter
Transfer Credit: CSU.
Comprehensive study of International Residential Code for One and Two-Family Dwellings. Topics include all residential code requirements for building a home according to IRC, including international building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and fire codes. Academic experiences are designed to develop skills in noncommercial construction. Field experiences are used when applicable.