BLD 150 Introduction to Building Inspection 3 class hrs/wk, 3 cr. Introduces history and legality of building codes. Explores and compares the performance versus specification standards. Emphasizes International Building Code with Oregon amendments. (Offered via distance education.) BLD 151 Building Codes 1 3 class hrs/wk, 3 cr. Covers the non-structural standards of the International Building Code including occupancy classifications, building area, height and location limitations, types of construction, and exit and fire resistive standards. Emphasizes one- and two-family structures. (Offered via distance education.) BLD 152 Building Codes 2 3 class hrs/wk, 3 cr. Continues building code studies concerning areas that present hazards in building construction such as vertical shafts, treatment of exterior and interior surfaces, detailed exit requirements, fire protection systems, public property, and weather protection. Prerequisite: BLD 151. (Offered via distance education.) BLD 153 Building Codes 3 3 class hrs/wk, 3 cr. Provides a comprehensive review of the International Building Code including pedestrian protection, permanent occupancy, prefabricated construction, fire systems, energy conservation, and architectural barriers. Prerequisite: BLD 151 and BLD 152. (Offered via distance education.) BLD 181 Mechanical Codes 1 3 class hrs/wk, 3 cr. Introduces the thermodynamics of heat and how it relates to the mechanical appliance. Examines the International Mechanical Codes general code requirements for heating, venting, and air conditioning equipment. Studies the fuel gas piping system from the gas meter to the appliance, and the combustion air requirements for appliances that burn gas fuel. Stresses evaluation of appliances and equipment for its listing and installation instruction for dwelling and commercial applications. (Offered via distance education.) BLD 182 Mechanical Codes 2 3 class hrs/wk, 3 cr. Studies the air distribution system that serves a central heating plant. Also studies the construction and installation requirements for sheetmetal ducts and the fabrication and installation requirements for factory-made air ducts. Covers the venting systems serving gas burning and solid fuel burning appliances. Examines commercial and domestic incinerators, vented decorative appliances, direct gas-fired makeup air heaters and industrial air heaters, and domestic ranges and clothes dryers. Stresses evaluation of the appliance and equipment for its listing and installation instruction for dwellings and commercial applications. Prerequisite: BLD 181. (Offered via distance education.) BLD 183 Mechanical Codes 3 3 class hrs/wk, 3 cr. Provides a working knowledge of the International Mechanical Code and its provisions for the exhaust systems, boilers, water heaters, hydronic heating systems, and process piping and refrigeration systems. Prerequisite: BLD 181 and BLD 182. (Offered via distance education.)