Lesson 6 Understanding Construction Codes

Next Generation Science/Common Core Standards Addressed! zCCSS.EL A Literacy. RST.9 Follow 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 z 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. zCCSS.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. zCCSS.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. zCCSS.EL A Literacy. RST.11 ‐ 12.4Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and other domain ‐ specific words and phrases as they are zused in a specific scientific or technical context relevant to grades 11–12 texts and topics.

Agriculture, Food and Natural Resource Standards Addressed! zPST Create sketches and plans for AFNR structures. yPST c. Create sketches of an agricultural structure by applying principles of design.

Bell Work / Student Learning Objectives zDescribe the reason for building codes. zExplain the different types of building codes.

Vocabulary Terms zICC Electrical Code zInternational Fire Code zInternational Fuel Gas Code zInternational Mechanical Code zInternational Plumbing Code zInternational Private Sewage Disposal Code

Interest Approach zWhy is there a law for people to wear safety belts in a car? zAre there any laws that you know of that relate to workers to protect them?

Why do we have building codes? zConstruction codes are a complex and confusing body of regulations and legal documents. zBuilding codes establish minimum regulations for building systems using prescriptive and performance-related provisions. z Building codes are enforced by municipalities or counties, depending on location

Code Applies To!

Why do we have building codes? zThe main reasons building codes are developed and enforced is to protect the health, safety, and welfare of people.

Why do we have building codes? zThese 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? zThere are several different codes that affect the construction of buildings. zThere is no single code that is used throughout the country or state of NM. zA move to uniformity is taking place. Seventeen states have established statewide building codes that prohibit local amendment without state approval.

What are the different types of building codes? zThe recognized model codes are: zThe Building Officials & Code Administrators International, Inc.(BOCA) zThe International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO) zThe Southern Building Code Congress International, Inc. (SBCCI) zThe Council of American Building Officials(CABO).

What are the different types of building codes? zMunicipalities throughout a given region generally favor one model code. zFor example, some version of SBCCI Standard Building Code is adopted by the states south of the Mason-Dixon line and east of the Mississippi. zEven with the model codes, there are several specific codes.

What are the different types of building codes? zElectrical - 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? zGas - 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.

What are the different types of building codes? zMechanical - 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.

What are the different types of building codes? zPlumbing—The provisions of the International Plumbing Code apply to the installation, alterations, repairs and replacement of plumbing systems including equipment, appliances, fixtures, and fittings.

What are the different types of building codes? zThe provisions of the International Private Sewage Disposal Code apply to private sewage disposal systems

What are the different types of building codes? zFire 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.

What are the different types of building codes?

Review and Summary zDescribe the reason for building codes. zExplain the different types of building codes.