Diploma Codes and Regulations 1

Course code DRFT 2272

Credit 1.0

Length 30.0 hours

Course outline View

In this course, students are introduced to the B.C. Building Code (BCBC) Part 9 and the National Building Code as related to the Canadian Wood-Frame House Construction Guide by CMHC. Students develop knowledge of acceptable building practices and standards of light wood frame construction.

Prerequisites

DRFT 2100, DRFT 2270, DRFT 2271.

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What you will learn

  • • B.C. Building Code, Part 9
    • Introduction to wood frame construction
    • Healthy housing building practices
    • The construction process
    • Building component and assemblies practices

How to register

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

Course schedules

Select your program to see the available course schedules.

Contact us

If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.

† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples, and we acknowledge our privilege to be here.