Building Codes, Accessibility and Life Safety
The International Building Code, the ADA and accessibility standards for architects.
ARCH-330 Year 3 3 credits 12 lessons planned
Offered by HSM University · Architecture
Course content
- 1Why codes existComing
- 2Code structure: the IBC and local adoptionComing
- 3Occupancy classificationComing
- 4Building area and heightComing
- 5Construction typesComing
- 6Fire separations and compartmentsComing
- 7Means of egressComing
- 8Sprinklers and fire alarmComing
- 9Accessibility: the ADA Standards and ICC A117.1Coming
- 10Energy codesComing
- 11Zoning versus building codesComing
- 12Code analysis projectComing
Requirements
Recommended background. You can start any course at any time.
Description
The International Building Code, the ADA and accessibility standards for architects.
Part of the Architecture stream, typically taken in year 3.