After completing this course, participants will be able to:
Explain the historical context of building regulations and their connection to public health, safety, and welfare.
Apply building code provisions related to structural design, fire resistance, and means of egress to hypothetical design scenarios.
Analyze a given building design and recommend specific modifications to improve accessibility and inclusivity, based on universal design principles and relevant accessibility standards.
Evaluate the fire safety of a given building design based on relevant fire codes, and propose alternative design solutions to enhance fire protection and life safety.
Compare different sustainability rating systems and justify the selection of specific sustainable design strategies, based on project-specific environmental and regulatory contexts.
Differentiate between various types of regulatory documents and explain the permitting process in local jurisdictions, including the roles and responsibilities of various stakeholders. |
