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BC Building Code: Part 3 Advanced BLDG 1835

Building Course

International Fees

International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.

Course details

​​This course is a continuation of BLDG 1830. Provides a more advanced and complete understanding of all requirements of Part 3 of the 2024 BC Building Code and includes the basic skills required to understand and apply fundamental code concepts to building design and construction including flame spread ratings, safety within floor areas, fire alarm and detection, fire fighting provisions, vertical transportation, service facilities, high buildings, and accessibility. Students completing this course will be expected to carry out a basic building code analysis for complex Part 3 buildings.​

Prerequisite(s)

Credits

1.5

Domestic fees

$310.84

Course offerings

Spring/Summer 2024

Below is one offering of BLDG 1835 for the Spring/Summer 2024 term.

CRN 64328

Duration

Wed May 15 - Wed Jun 19 (6 weeks)

  • 6 weeks
  • CRN 64328
  • Domestic fees $310.84
    International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
May 15 - Jun 19 Wed 19:00 - 20:30 Online
Instructor

Robert Baker

Course outline

Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.

Domestic fees

$310.84

Important information
  1. Internet delivery format.
  2. International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
  3. ***This is not a self-paced course. There will be specific time lines for assignments and exams.*** Students will participate in weekly "Virtual Classroom" sessions, as per the class schedule above. You will require a stable internet connection, a laptop or desktop computer for this course. You must also have an e-mail address and access to a computer capable of downloading basic documents. Important course information will be sent to registered students This course is offered in conjunction with the Building Officials' Association of B.C. It will be of interest to building officials or those who are contemplating entering the field of municipal building inspection. Successful completion of this course qualifies students to write the BOABC exams for Level 3. The Province of BC has prescribed the BOABC Level 3 exams as the minimum qualification to work as a Level 3 Building Official. Please note that employers may require additional education or work experience for building official positions. For more information on BOABC examinations and qualifications, please visit boabc.org/
Status

Learning Outcomes

  • Provides a more advanced and complete understanding of all requirements of Part 3 of the BC Building Code and includes the basic skills required to understand and apply fundamental code concepts to building design and construction including flame spread ratings, safety within floor areas, fire alarm and detection, fire fighting provisions, vertical transportation, service facilities, high buildings, and accessibility. Students completing this course will be expected to carry out a basic building code analysis for complex Part 3 buildings.

Effective as of Fall 2003

Related Programs

BC Building Code: Part 3 Advanced (BLDG 1835) is offered as a part of the following programs:

  • Indicates programs accepting international students.
  • Indicates programs with a co-op option.

School of Construction and the Environment

  1. Architectural and Building Technology
    Certificate Part-time

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