Program Overview

Program Overview

The university program in question is DRFT 130, General Building Codes, which is a 3-credit course with 2 hours of lecture and 2 hours of practical work.

Course Description

The course focuses on the interpretation of the Building Code, local zoning codes, A.D.A. Standards, and the Model Energy Code. It aims to study construction and design requirements and perform basic plan checking.

Program Details

• The course is restricted to Community Colleges only.
• The course covers the following topics:
  • Interpretation of the Building Code
  • Local zoning codes
  • A.D.A. Standards
  • Model Energy Code
  • Construction and design requirements
  • Basic plan checking

Credit Information

• The course is worth 3 credits.
• The credit breakdown is as follows:
  • 2 hours of lecture
  • 2 hours of practical work