Time Schedule:
Kaveh Aminian
CM 430
Seattle Campus
Introduction to the permit process, life-safety requirements, and environmental regulations for designs and construction of buildings as established by the national and local jurisdictions. Prerequisite: ARCH 322. Offered: Sp.
Class description
Permit process; Life-safety design concept for buildings; Environmental Critical Areas and erosion control design concepts during construction; Two site visits
Student learning goals
To learn about impact of codes in building design and construction.
Able to maneuver through building permit process
Understand basic building code concept such as type of constructions, occupancy and exiting; Also learn about the Fire Code
Understand accessibility( ADA)requirements
Design a erosion control plan
Discuss sustainable design
General method of instruction
Lecture, notes, invited speakers, site visits
Recommended preparation
Class assignments and grading
Home work is important and has same value as Midterm and Final. Class participation is also critical.
Every student that participates and keeps up with homework and readings should do well.
