lesson 6 understanding construction codes. next generation science/common core standards addressed!...

Lesson 6

Understanding Construction Codes

Next Generation Science/Common Core Standards Addressed!

CCSS.EL A Literacy. RST.9Follow precisely a complex multistep procedure when carrying out experiments, taking measurements, or performing technical tasks, attending to special cases or exceptions defined in the text.‐10.3

CCSS.EL A Literacy. RST.9‐10.4 Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and other domain‐specific words and phrases as they are used in a specific scientific or technical context relevant to grades 9–10 texts and topics.

CCSS.EL A Literacy. RST.9‐10.7 Translate quantitative or technical information expressed in words in a text into visual form (e.g., a table or chart) and translate information expressed visually or mathematically (e.g., in an equation) into words.

CCSS.EL A Literacy. RST.11‐12.3 Follow precisely a complex multistep procedure when carrying out experiments, taking measurements, or performing technical tasks; analyze the specific results based on explanations in the text.

CCSS.EL A Literacy. RST.11‐12.4Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and other domain‐specific words and phrases as they are

used in a specific scientific or technical context relevant to grades 11–12 texts and topics.

Bell Work / Student Learning Objectives

Describe the reason for building codes.

Explain the different types of building codes.

Vocabulary Terms

ICC Electrical CodeInternational Fire CodeInternational Fuel Gas CodeInternational Mechanical CodeInternational Plumbing CodeInternational Private Sewage Disposal

Code

Interest Approach

Why is there a law for people to wear safety belts in a car?

Are there any laws that you know of that relate to workers to protect them?

Why do we have building codes?Construction codes are a complex and

confusing body of regulations and legal documents.

Building codes establish minimum regulations for building systems using prescriptive and performance-related provisions.

Building codes are enforced by municipalities or counties, depending on location

Code Applies To!

Why do we have building codes?

The main reasons building codes are developed and enforced is to protect the health, safety, and welfare of people.

Why do we have building codes?

These codes include specific requirements for building materials, fire protection, structural design, light and ventilation, heating and cooling, sanitary facilities, and energy conservation.

What are the different types of building codes?

There are several different codes that affect the construction of buildings.

There is no single code that is used throughout the country or state of NM.

A move to uniformity is taking place. Seventeen states have established statewide building codes that prohibit local amendment without state approval.


The recognized model codes are:The Building Officials & Code

Administrators International, Inc.(BOCA)The International Conference of Building

Officials (ICBO)The Southern Building Code Congress

International, Inc. (SBCCI)The Council of American Building

Officials(CABO).


Municipalities throughout a given region generally favor one model code.

For example, some version of SBCCI Standard Building Code is adopted by the states south of the Mason-Dixon line and east of the Mississippi.

Even with the model codes, there are several specific codes.


Electrical - The provisions of the ICC Electrical Code apply to the installation of electrical systems, including alterations, repairs, replacement, equipment, appliances, fixtures, and fittings.

What are the different types of building codes?Gas - The provisions of the International

Fuel Gas Code apply to the installation of gas piping from the point of delivery, gas appliances, and related accessories.


Mechanical - The provisions of the International Mechanical Code apply to the installation, alterations, repairs, and replacement of mechanical systems, including ventilation, heating, cooling, air-conditioning, and refrigeration systems.


Plumbing—The provisions of the International Plumbing Code apply to the installation, alterations, repairs and replacement of plumbing systems including equipment, appliances, fixtures, and fittings.


The provisions of the International Private Sewage Disposal Code apply to private sewage disposal systems


Fire prevention - The provisions of the International Fire Code apply to matters affecting the hazard of fire and explosion arising from the storage, handling, or use of structures, materials or devices; from conditions hazardous to life, property, or public welfare in the occupancy of structures or premises; and from the construction, extension,repair,alteration, or removal of fire suppression and alarm systems.

Review and Summary

Describe the reason for building codes.

Explain the different types of building codes.