Understanding Building Codes

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This introduction to building and life-safety regulations covers several critical aspects of code compliance, from design development through construction administration.

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What you can learn.

Understand code analysis, interpretations, and special applications
Develop solid code vocabulary and knowledge of their appropriate use
Gain knowledge in design development and construction administration

About this course:

This introductory course to building and life-safety regulations is designed to make students code literate. Instruction covers several critical aspects of code compliance by phase of construction--from design development through construction administration. Topics include code analysis, interpretations, and special applications. Upon completion of the course, students should have a solid code vocabulary, as well as a working knowledge of their appropriate application.

Prerequisites

INA Graduate Standing. This is a required course in the Master of Interior Architecture degree program.