Course Outline of Record

Item	Value
Curriculum Committee Approval Date	12/06/2024
Top Code	095720 - Construction Inspection
Units	3 Total Units
Hours	54 Total Hours (Lecture Hours 54)
Total Outside of Class Hours	0
Course Credit Status	Credit: Degree Applicable (D)
Material Fee	No
Basic Skills	Not Basic Skills (N)
Repeatable	No
Open Entry/Open Exit	No
Grading Policy	Standard Letter (S)

Course Description

Formerly: BCT C305. 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. Transfer Credit: CSU.

Course Level Student Learning Outcome(s)

1. Inspect, test, analyze, and report on framing requirements (e.g., steel, wood, interior, and exterior) to ensure compliance with local and federal building code and ordinance regulations.

Course Objectives

• 1. Identify and inspect various types of connectors and fasteners used in steel and wood framed buildings.
• 2. Analyze and inspect steel and wood framed structures for compliance with all building code requirements.
• 3. Explain code requirements to building construction personnel.
• 4. Inspect various types of interior and exterior wall and ceiling coverings for compliance with building code requirements.
• 5. Evaluate test reports on soil conditions prior to start of construction.
• 6. Inspect for compliance with soil engineers' specifications.
• 7. Appraise the quality of workmanship in steel and wood framed structures.

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Lecture Content

INTRODUCTION TO WOOD FRAMING Workmanship and minimum quality Definitions GENERAL DESIGN REQUIREMENTS FOR WOOD STRUCTURES Horizontal members Columns Connections and fasteners Wood diaphragms Wood combined with concrete and masonry GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR WOOD STRUCTURES Protection against decay and termites Fire and draft stopping Exterior wall coverings Sheathing CONVENTIONAL PROVISIONS FOR WOOD FRAMING Wall and floor framing Roof and ceiling framing Foundations and Soils Excavations and fills Soils Footings ROOF CONSTRUCTION AND COVERINGS Definitions Materials Applications Attics: access, ventilation, and draft stops Roof drainage WALL AND CEILING COVERINGS Definitions Vertical and horizontal assemblies Interior and exterior lath Interior and exterior plaster Gypsum wallboard REQUIREMENTS FOR STEEL FRAMING General requirements Structural steel High strength bolting Nonstructural steel framing CODE REQUIREMENTS FOR

Glazing and plastics Skylights Aluminum

Method(s) of Instruction

• Lecture (02)
• DE Online Lecture (02X)

Instructional Techniques

A variety of instructional techniques will be employed to encompass different student learning styles. These may include, but are not limited to, lecture, discussion, projects and small group activities. Instruction will be supplemented, where appropriate, by digital media presentations & resources, guest speakers and field trips.

Reading Assignments

Complete reading assignments assigned from the textbook, supplemental readings, handouts, internet resources, and any assignments from Coastline s Library.

Writing Assignments

Weekly projects, plans, revisions, discussion topic responses that will demonstrate skills application through authentic quality control projects.

Out-of-class Assignments

Read/View the required materials, conduct appropriate research, prepare documents/plans, complete and revise projects, and prepare for quizzes/exams.

Demonstration of Critical Thinking

Projects will be completed to demonstrate competencies in the workplace in relation to residential framing requirements.

Required Writing, Problem Solving, Skills Demonstration

Weekly projects, plans, revisions, written reviews/critiques and discussion topic responses that will demonstrate skills application through authentic projects.

Eligible Disciplines

Building codes and regulations (inspecting of construction, building codes,...: Any bachelor's degree and two years of professional experience, or any associate degree and six years of professional experience.

Other Resources

1. Current edition of the International Building Code. 2. Coastline Library