STANDARD

CMT 205 - INSPECTION PRACTICES

Course Description

Covers building codes as they apply to typical residential applications. Topics include: standard building code, CABO code, working with building inspectors, permits and inspections, an site visits.

Competency Areas Hours

- Standard Building Code	Class/Week	3
- CABO Code	D. Lab/Week	2
- Working with Building Inspectors	P. Lab/Week	0
- Permits and Inspections	Credit Hours	4
- Site Visits

Prerequisite: Completion of the Carpentry program or successful completion of advanced placement procedures

COURSE GUIDE

Course Description

Covers building codes as they apply to typical residential applications. Topics include: standard building code, CABO code, working with building inspectors, permits and inspections, and site visits.

Competency	After completing this section, the student will:	Hours
		Class	D. Lab	P.Lab
Standard Building Code		10	0	0
Administration	Discuss building code administrative considerations and the impact on construction.
Impact	Discuss the impact of the code on building planning.
Requirements	Discuss building code construction requirements in respect to foundations, wall construction, wall coverings, floors, floor-ceiling construction, roof coverings, and chimneys and fireplaces. Discuss basic mechanical and plumbing requirements of the code as relative to residential construction. Discuss the standards (i.e., ANSI, ASTM, and UL, etc.) used in building codes.
Zoning regulations	Discuss zoning regulation essence, requirement(s), and process(es). Explain the relationship between zoning regulations and the Land Use plan.
Life safety code	Discuss the Life Safety code, who enforces it, and its applications.
Safety and health regulations	Discuss OSHA safety and health regulations for construction.
CABO Code		15	20	0
CABO code	Discuss the CABO code and its impact on building planning.
Standard building code	Discuss the Standard Building code, its format, and its similarities to and differences from the CABO code.
Working with Building Inspectors		2	0	0
Communications	Discuss the proper way to develop a working relationship with building inspectors. Describe the operating polices of building inspectors. Give examples of building inspection scheduling procedures.
Permits and Inspections		2	0	0
Procedures	Describe the procedure used to obtain building permits and inspections.
Site Visits		1	0	0
Site visits	Work with inspectors to determine project compliance with local and national codes.

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