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May 09, 2025
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INT 262 - Interior Codes & Building Str Credits: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Practicum Hours: 0 Work Experience: 0 Course Type: Voc/Tech Teaches current international and local building codes, as well as ADA, barrier-free, and life-safety codes as they relate to interior design and interior environments. Focuses on codes and applications to meet overall health, safety, and welfare standards through design. Competencies
- Summarize the types of codes and regulations used for interior applications
- Describe the various entities and organizations involved in codes and regulations
- Classify which authority has jurisdiction
- Classify the hierarchy of the entities and organizations involved in codes and regulations
- Discuss the codes related to accessibility
- Identify the enforcement and responsibility
- Interpret accessibility guidelines
- Compare occupancy classifications and loads
- List the types of occupancy
- Determine occupant loads
- Interpret codes related to types of occupancy
- Classify types of construction and building sizes
- Describe building height and area limitations
- Determine construction types
- Ascertain egress strategies
- Differentiate defend in place and evacuation
- Discern arrangement and number of exits including signage
- Analyze fire and smoke resistant assemblies and fire protection systems
- Distinguish fire walls and barrier requirements
- Compare tests and test ratings
- Discuss detection, alarm, and extinguishing systems
- Comprehend plumbing, mechanical, electrical and communication codes
- Identify codes, standards and federal requirements for plumbing, mechanical, electrical and communication systems
- Review health and safety impacts for plumbing, mechanical, electrical and communication systems
- Characterize knowledge of finish and furniture selections as they relate to codes
- Illustrate the standards and testing applicable to various furniture and finishes
- Distinguish which codes apply based on occupancy type
Competencies Revised Date: AY2022
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