BCON-182 Building Construction Codes

Credits 3 / 4 Contact Hours
Pre-requisite: Placement into ACRD-090, ACRD-091 or ACRD-092, completion of ELAP-110 with a minimum grade of 2.0, or successful completion of ACRD-080.
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.
BILLABLE CONTACT HOURS: 4

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