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BLDG 220 ESTIMATING FOR BUILDING CONSTRUCTION 3 Units

Prerequisite(s): BLDG 212 or BLDG 230A, or BLDG 210A and BLDG 210B.
Theory of estimating; structure of plans and specifications estimates; quantity surveying; unit cost synthesis and analysis; bid organization and preparation; competitive simulations and exercises; the estimators qualifications, responsibilities and ethics. Total of 54 hours lecture. Grading: Letter Grade Only

   #5808  6:30pm- 9:50pm M       Lecture IT140  WHEELER R   

BLDG 221 ELEMENTS OF GRADING INSPECTION 3 Units

Prerequisite(s): None.
Earth moving operations: Site investigations, soil analysis and soil mechanics. Plan reading; review of soils, engineer’s foundation inspection reports. Foundation and steel reinforcement inspection requirements. Hillside construction and inspection requirements. Total of 54 hours lecture. Grading: Letter Grade Only

   #5708  6:30pm- 9:50pm Tu      Lecture V213   FRAUSTO P H 

BLDG 222 PRINCIPLES OF HOUSING AND ZONING REQUIREMENTS 3 Units

Prerequisite(s): None.
Purpose and intent of Zoning and Housing regulations. Land use, buildable areas, yards and allowable projections. History of parking requirements. Reading and interpretation of plans. Non-conforming rights, Code enforcement, Criminal Complaint Applications, Administrative Abatement of dangerous building and the appeal process. Total of 54 hours lecture. Grading: Letter Grade Only

   #6070  6:30pm- 9:50pm W       Lecture IT140  PLUMMER M   

BLDG 223 PRINCIPLES OF PLUMBING INSPECTION 3 Units

Prerequisite(s): None.
Plan reading and inspection for underground plumbing (water, gas, drains and vents); above-ground plumbing and venting; finished plumbing systems. The Uniform Plumbing Code enforcement process. Total of 54 hours lecture. Grading: Letter Grade Only

   #4321  6:30pm- 9:50pm Th      Lecture V213   CUNNINGHAM R

BLDG 230A BUILDING CONSTRUCTION 10 Units

Prerequisite(s): None.
Introduction of apprentice carpentry and the building construction trade. Safety orientation in the shop and on the job site including safety practices in demolition. Grading, site development and use of builder’s level. Orientation to and application of building layout, materials used in construction, estimation of materials, concrete form work, placing of concrete under floor framing, girder and floor joist layout. Trade technical calculations. Introduction of local and Uniform Building Codes, standards and Title 24. Required instructional trips. No credit if taken after Bldg 210A-B. Total of 90 hours lecture and 270 hours laboratory. Grading: Letter Grade Only

   #6935  7:30am-11:35am MTuWThF LecLab  IT141  WHEELER R   
       & 11:35am-11:55am MTuWThF         IT141  WHEELER R   

BLDG 230B BUILDING CONSTRUCTION 10 Units

Prerequisite(s): Bldg 230A.
Introduction of residential blueprint reading; construction site work; builder's level and transit application. Construction of foundation and floors. Related safety practices in shop and construction site; material take-off, rough plumbing. Under floor insulation and sub-floor installation. Lay out of exterior and interior walls. Trade technical calculations. Related local and Uniform Building Codes, standards, and Title 24. Required instructional trips. Total of 90 hours lecture and 270 hours laboratory. Grading: Letter Grade Only

   #4256  7:30am-11:35am MTuWThF LecLab  IT141  WHEELER R   
       & 11:35am-11:55am MTuWThF         IT141  WHEELER R   

BLDG 230C BUILDING CONSTRUCTION 10 Units

Prerequisite(s): Bldg 230B.
Introduction to rough framing, roof framing, and stair building. Related safety practices in shop and on construction site. Importance of the measuring tools and their use. Stud, joist, and rafter layout. Roof rafters of equal, unequal or odd sloped roofs; roof sheathing and coverings. Framing to allow for plumbing, electrical, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC). Drywall construction. Interior and exterior stair building. Trade technical calculations. Related local and Uniform Building codes, standards and Title 24. Required instructional trips. Total of 90 hours lecture and 270 hours laboratory. Grading: Letter Grade Only

   #6937  7:30am-11:55am MTuWThF LecLab  IT141  WHEELER R   

BLDG 230D BUILDING CONSTRUCTION 10 Units

Prerequisite(s): Bldg 230C.
Application of interior and exterior finish. Related safety in shop and construction site. Taping and finishing dry wall application. Completion of exterior finish, plumbing fixtures, painting, and ceramic tile. Application of floor covering, cabinet and mill work. Form and place concrete drive. Completion of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC). Trade technical calculations. Related local and Uniform Building Codes, standards, and Title 24. Required instructional trips. Total of 90 hours lecture and 270 hours laboratory. Grading: Letter Grade Only

   #4258  7:30am-11:55am MTuWThF LecLab  IT141  WHEELER R   

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