Maricopa Community Colleges  FAC231   20036-99999 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 06/17/03
FAC231 20036-99999 L+L 3 Credit(s) 5 Period(s)
Codes
Local codes, Federal Housing Administration and Urban Development standards. Acceptable building practices based on the Uniform Building Code, National Electric Code, Uniform Mechanical Code, and the Uniform Plumbing Code. Impact of American with Disabilities Act (ADA) on new and existing facilities. Prerequisites: None.
Cross-References: HVA231
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
FAC231   20036-99999 Codes
1. Interpret the current edition of the Uniform Building Code related to building occupancies and construction. (I)
2. Interpret the current edition of the National Electrical Code (NEC) as it applies to terminology, wiring practices, and their relationship to heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration. (II)
3. Interpret the current edition of the Uniform Mechanical Code related to ventilation, evaporative coolers, air conditioning and refrigerants. (III)
4. Interpret the current edition of the uniform plumbing code as it relates to definitions, vents/venting, fuel gas piping, water heaters and water heater vents. (IV)
5. Identify local code amendments that supersede or supplement the Uniform Building Code, NEC, Uniform Mechanical Code, and the Uniform Plumbing Code. (V)
6. Explain the impact of the American with Disabilities Act on new and existing facilities. (VI)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
FAC231   20036-99999 Codes
    I. Uniform Building Code
        A. Terms
        B. Occupancies
        C. Other
      II. National Electrical Code (NEC)
          A. Terms
          B. Wiring practices
          C. Other
        III. Uniform Mechanical Code
            A. Ventilation
            B. Evaporative coolers
            C. Air conditioning
            D. Refrigerants
            E. Furnace and appliance venting
          IV. Uniform Plumbing Code
              A. Definitions
              B. Water supply piping
              C. Fuel gas piping
              D. Drainage
                1. building
                2. rainwater
                3. sanitary
              E. Installation standards and practices
              F. Other
            V. Local Code Amendments
              VI. American with Disabilities Act
                  A. Terms
                  B. Applications
                  C. Other
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