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BCON-182 Bldg Construction Codes

Credits 3 / 4 Contact Hours
Prerequisite: Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-030 (ACSR-030) or successful completion of RDNG-016 or ACLT-074 with a
minimum grade of 3.0. 
Codes that govern the building construction industry in Michigan. Provides an overview of the use and interpretation of zoning ordinances and building energy electrical plumbing and mechanical codes. Emphasis on the affect of critical components of ordinances and codes on building design and construction.

Course Outcomes
1. Describing the purpose of zoning ordinances and construction codes 2. Defining ordinance and code terminology 3. Recognizing and interpreting construction codes 4. Locating and interpreting compliance standards