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DRFT 1371: Codes and Regulations 3
Effective date
September 2021
Department
Drafting
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
In this course, students are introduced to Part 3 of the British Columbia Building Code (BCBC) as it applies to commercial occupancies. Using 3D CAD, students prepare drawing plan layouts for a small convenience store required for course DRFT 1373, Commercial Retail Buildings.
This course is part of the full-time Architectural Technician, Civil/Structural Technician, Steel Detailing Technician Certificate Programs.
Credits
1.0
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
DRFT 1275, DRFT 1370.
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- List 5 major occupancy classifications and identify the corresponding group designation in BCBC, Part 3
- Research and select fixtures for accessible washrooms
- Assemble model components
- Research and select commercial equipment
- Select and organize floor plan equipment allowing proper means of egress
- Apply Architectural drawing standards for commercial drawings
- Apply project specifications
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 15
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 15
Total Hours: 30
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 15
Total Hours: 30
Instructional Strategies
Lectures, handouts, group/team participation, on-line resources, videos and problem based learning activities are used.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
C-
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Assignments |
10 |
Proposed sketch of an accessible washroom |
|
Project |
70 |
Minimum of 2 drawing plan views of approx. equal value |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
20 |
Codes and regulations Quiz |
Course topics
- Introduction to Part 3, BCBC
- Occupancy classifications
- Building requirements for persons with disabilities
- Exits
- Architectural drawing conventions for commercial drawings
- Project specifications
Learning resources
Commercial Drafting and Detailing (Jefferis/Smith)
Commercial Design Using Autodesk Revit Architectural (Stine)
Commercial Design Using Autodesk Revit Architectural (Stine)
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.