ID 2530 - Building Codes + Regulations

Credits: 3

This sophomore-level course provides students with an in-depth study of the laws, codes, regulations, and standards for interior design practice. Emphasis is on understanding the relationship between interior construction and building systems and occupants’ health, welfare, and safety. Students also learn the importance of specification types and how they impact code compliance. Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to interpret and apply relevant jurisdictional requirements to a variety of design project types.

Prerequisites: ID 1710 - Drafting, ID 1510 - Survey of Interior Design, ID 1511 - Publishing Application Lab

Course Learning Outcomes:
Interior Design learning outcomes are governed by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA) Professional Standards found at https://accredit-id.org/professional-standards/. Each course in the RMCAD Interior Design program addresses multiple CIDA standards.

Upon successful completion of this course, students will demonstrate understanding of, and proficiency in, the following CIDA standards. Levels of proficiency appropriate to each course are defined in the course rubric.

2. Global Perspective for Design.
12. Environmental Systems and Controls.
13. Interior Construction and Building Systems.
14. Regulations.

Required Textbooks:
Codes Guidebook for Interiors, 7th Edition - Kennon & Harmon, 2018 - ISBN: 9781119451136

Building Codes Illustrated, 6th Edition - Ching & Winkel, 2018 - ISBN: 9781119485032