ESSEX COUNTY COLLEGE
Engineering Technologies and Computer Sciences Division
UCC 250 – Plumbing Inspector HHS
Course Outline
Course Number & Name: UCC 250 Plumbing Inspector HHS
Credit Hours: 4.0 Contact Hours: 4.0 Lecture: 4.0 Lab: N/A Other: N/A
Prerequisites: Grade of “C” or better in UCC 151
Co-requisites: None Concurrent Courses: None
Effective Date: Spring 2012
Course Description: This course is designed to satisfy the educational requirement for licensure as a Plumbing Inspector HHS (Hazardous and High-rise Structures). The course is based on the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code and the National Standard Plumbing Code. The course covers advanced plumbing system design and installation for Class I structures.
Course Goals: Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to do the following:
1. demonstrate knowledge of the laws, procedures, and administrative practices relative to the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code and the National Standard Plumbing Code;
2. identify, describe, and explain the procedures for ensuring adequacy of installation practices; and
3. apply knowledge of plan review field inspection methods and procedures for enforcement of adopted plumbing codes.
Measurable Course Performance Objectives (MPOs): Upon successful completion of this course, students should specifically be able to do the following:
1. Demonstrate knowledge of the laws, procedures, and administrative practices relative to the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code and the National Standard Plumbing Code:
1.1 explain and demonstrate practical use of the National Standard Plumbing Code; and
1.2 identify and describe the enforcement of administrative laws of NJ-DCA requirements
Measurable Course Performance Objectives (MPOs) (continued):
2. Identify, describe, and explain the procedures for ensuring adequacy of installation practices:
2.1 identify, describe, and explain installation practices as they specifically apply to Class I structures and other large of complex systems;
2.2 discuss and explain advanced mechanical systems with emphasis placed on the requirements for and the design principals involved in the various types of heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems found in Class I structures; and
2.6 discuss and explain advanced plumbing system design, including plumbing system design components that will ensure the technical competence necessary to check the system design and installation for the Class I building
3 Apply knowledge of plan review field inspection methods and procedures for enforcement of adopted plumbing codes:
3.1 identify and describe required information submitted for plan review;
3.2 explain and enforce all adoptive reference standards; and
3.3 describe and apply UCC code requirements for field inspections of code compliance
Methods of Instruction: Instruction will consist of a combination of lecture and discussion, plan review, report writing, and field trips.
Outcomes Assessment: Quiz and exam questions are blueprinted to course objectives. Checklist rubrics are used to evaluate the level of student ability in performing field inspections. Data is collected and analyzed to determine the level of student performance on these assessment instruments in regards to meeting course objectives. The results of this data analysis are used to guide necessary pedagogical and/or curricular revisions. Note: All quizzes/exams administered are designed to help prepare students for the NJ State Licensing Examination and follow the code requirements set by the DCA.
Course Requirements: All students are required to:
1. Take a minimum of two written quizzes as scheduled.
2. Take one written midterm exam on material presented in resource chapters and in class lecture.
3. Actively participate in classroom activities and field trips as scheduled.
4. Attend classes. (Note: Students must attend at least 90% of class sessions to pass this course.)
5. Take a comprehensive final exam as scheduled.
Methods of Evaluation: Final course grades will be computed as follows:
% of
Grading Components final course grade
· Attendance/Class Participation 10%
Active participation and discussion in class demonstrates knowledge of course code requirements and plan review.
· 2 or more Quizzes (as scheduled by instructor) 20%
Quiz performance demonstrates knowledge of material covered and will provide evidence of the level of student mastery of the course objectives.
· Midterm Exam 20%
The Midterm Exam will provide evidence of the level of student mastery of the course objectives and synthesis of course material covered in the first half of the course.
· Final Exam 50%
The comprehensive Final Exam will provide evidence of the level of student mastery of the course objectives and synthesis of course material covered in the entire course. Students must demonstrate competence and working plan review and field inspection for class I structures.
Academic Integrity: Dishonesty disrupts the search for truth that is inherent in the learning process and so devalues the purpose and the mission of the College. Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, the following:
· plagiarism – the failure to acknowledge another writer’s words or ideas or to give proper credit to sources of information;
· cheating – knowingly obtaining or giving unauthorized information on any test/exam or any other academic assignment;
· interference – any interruption of the academic process that prevents others from the proper engagement in learning or teaching; and
· fraud – any act or instance of willful deceit or trickery.
Violations of academic integrity will be dealt with by imposing appropriate sanctions. Sanctions for acts of academic dishonesty could include the resubmission of an assignment, failure of the test/exam, failure in the course, probation, suspension from the College, and even expulsion from the College.
Student Code of Conduct: All students are expected to conduct themselves as responsible and considerate adults who respect the rights of others. Disruptive behavior will not be tolerated. All students are also expected to attend and be on time all class meetings. No cell phones or similar electronic devices are permitted in class. Please refer to the Essex County College student handbook, Lifeline, for more specific information about the College’s Code of Conduct and attendance requirements.
Course Content Outline: The following resources are used in this course: NJ Uniform Construction Code (UCC), 2009 International Building Code (IBC), 2009 International Mechanical Code (IMC), 2009 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), NFPA 13-2007 Standard for the Installation of Fire Sprinkler Systems, NFPA 14-2007 Standard for the Installation of Standpipe Systems, and NFPA 72-2007 Standard for the Installation of Fire Alarm Systems
Week Chapter/Content
1 Introduction and ICS Refresher, Highlight of the Various Occupancies and Class I Buildings Covered in the HHS Program and Review of Basic IBC Concepts from Chapters 5 – 7, ICS Class UCC Regulations for Class I/HHS Buildings, How UCC Grades Buildings Based on Occupancy and Size to Classify HHS and Specific Conditions of HHS Buildings Reserved for Other Agencies such as Schools, LPG, Utilities
2 Group H Occupancies and Special Provisions – IBC Chapters 3 & 4, Detailed Focus on Categories of Group H Occupancies and Using Various Documents to Properly Classify Multiple Hazards and Understand the Specific Risks Each Poses
3 Types of Construction and Height & Area Provisions – IBC Chapters 5 & 6, Review of Height and Area with Greater Expansion of Area Modifications and Special Provisions for Large Area Buildings Including Type I and II Construction Requirements
4 Fire Resistance and Smoke-Protective Construction – IBC Chapter 7, Review of Various Types of Fire Resistance-Rated Assemblies and How to Apply These to Types of Construction and Building Features such as Shafts and Horizontal Exits
In-Class Quiz
5 Fire Resistance and Smoke-Protective Construction – IBC Chapter 7, Integrating Hazardous Materials Control Area Requirements into Building Construction and Proper Construction of Fire-Rated Construction Components
6 Means of Egress Provisions and Egress Plan Review – IBC Chapter 10, Detailed Focus on Calculating Egress Capacity for Large Occupancy Buildings and Special Circumstances Frequently Encountered in Such Occupancies such as Monumental Stairs
7 Rehabilitation Subcode Requirements for HHS Occupancies – UCC Subchapter 6, Rehab Code Requirements and Special Provisions When Working in Class I Buildings Undergoing Various Rehab Work, Review for Midterm Exam
Take-Home Midterm Exam
Week Chapter/Content
8 Review of Midterm Exam, Covered and Open Malls & Atriums – IBC Chapters 4 & 9, Specific Occupancy Requirements for Malls and Buildings with Atriums, Features such as Smoke Control, Special Power Systems, Proper Egress Design, and Fire Protection Systems
9 High-Rise Structures – IBC Chapters 4 & 9, Specific Fire Protection Systems and Construction Requirements of High-Rise Buildings Including Secondary Water Supply, Fire Command, Types of Construction, and Fire Resistance-Rated Element
10 High-Rise Structures, Large/Unlimited Area Buildings – IBC Chapters 4 & 5, Specific Design Issues of Multi-Zone Standpipes, Fire Pumps, EVACS, Alarm Survivability, Review Unlimited Area Building Site and Construction Requirements Expanding on Specific Examples
11 Special Amusements, Stages, and Large Assembly Venues – IBC Chapters 4 & 5, Specific Occupancy Issues and Requirements for Large Assembly Occupancies and Venues with High Occupancies such as Theaters, Stadiums, Stages, and Special Amusements, Underground Buildings and Tents and Membrane Structures, Specific Occupancy Requirements for Underground Buildings and Membrane Structures Including Fire Protection Systems, Building Access, Occupant Egress, and Special Power Systems
12 Motor Vehicle-Related Occupancies, Specific Occupancy Requirements for Fire Protection Systems and Building Design for Fuel Dispensing, Motor Vehicle Servicing, and Large Parking Structures, IFC Requirements for Hazardous Materials and Group H Occupancies – IBC Chapter 3 and IFC Book, In-Depth Work to Integrate IFC Construction Provisions into Buildings Utilizing Hazardous Materials Including Group H Occupancies
In-Class Quiz
13 IFC Requirements (continued) and Plan Reviews and Shop Drawings – IFC Book and Instructor Materials, Classroom Activities Practicing a Systematic Approach to Large Building Plan Review and Using Multiple Submittals to Ensure Code Compliance
14 Review for Final Exam, Course Material, Code, and Systematic Approach to Large Plan Submittals
Take-Home Final Exam
15 State-Mandated Field Trip (Note: Attendance is mandatory. Date and location is to be announced by the instructor.)
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