Building Inspection Technology (BIC)

BIC 103. Building Codes and Ordinances. 3 Credit Hours.

Building Codes and Ordinances offers a detailed study of national, state, and local ordinances geared to public safety, land use controls, and building codes. It will include a detailed summary of use philosophy, development, and ethical use of the latest edition of industry standard building codes.
Prerequisites: Reading Proficiency

BIC 200. Plumbing and Mechanical Inspection. 4 Credit Hours.

Plumbing and Mechanical Inspection is an introduction to the theory of residential, commercial, industrial and institutional details of plumbing systems. Including safety principles, heating, cooling, ventilation, layouts and code inspection problems.
Prerequisites: MTH 140 or 140S or higher with a minimum grade of "C", PSI 101 with a minimum grade of "C" and Reading Proficiency

BIC 203. Plan Review I (Non-Structural). 3 Credit Hours.

Plan Review I (Non-Structural) provides the student with an understanding of building plans for residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional buildings as related to the requirements of various codes and the zoning ordinances. Solutions to problems will be taught through the study of specific situations, employing an authentic set of plans. The student is taught to identify the problems on the plan and then to solve them by correct application of plan review.
Prerequisites: BIC 103 with a minimum grade of "C" and Reading Proficiency

BIC 204. Plan Review II (Structural). 3 Credit Hours.

Plan Review II (Structural) provides the student with an understanding of building plans with emphasis on structural elements of building design. The student will review and calculate loads and sizing of structural elements of a building, including footings, foundations, beams, columns, walls, roofs, and floors.
Prerequisites: BIC 203 with a minimum grade of "C" and Reading Proficiency