Description: The ability to read construction drawings is a foundational skill in the code enforcement and construction industries. Code officials, whether they are working in the field performing inspections or in the office performing plan reviews, must know how to read and interpret construction drawings. This session is designed to introduce the fundamentals of construction drawings through lecture and interactive learning exercises. The exercises are designed to test attendee skill level and knowledge.
Learning objectives:
- Discuss the fundamental concepts needed to review construction drawings in residential construction including basic terminology.
- Review construction drawings to locate project and trade information, scale, and other critical notes.
- Examine, locate, and interpret scale on drawings using example drawings and manual methods.
- Understand the role and importance of construction details, including standard details and plan-specific details.
Instructors
- Pennsylvania Housing Research Center: Christopher Hine & Darrin Wright
Course Schedule
9am-12pm Instruction time
Registration Fee
$60
Credit Hours
3 UCC continuing education credit hours awarded.
*We no longer accept paper registrations or invoicing for this class. Online registrations only. Credit Cards and PayPal are accepted as payment.
Attendance & Cancellation Policy for Virtual Class
To receive full CEU's for this class, Attendance & Participation in the Live Zoom's are required. You will be expected to attend the full duration of the class.
*If there are any Attendance Issues, please e-mail Christy Saliaris at csaliaris@pml.org
Cancellations must be received in writing by sending an email to cancellations@paconstructioncodesacademy.org . Refunds will be determined by the date of the fax or email. A cancellation received less than 10 business days of the session you are registered for, is subject to a $20 administrative fee and any PayPal transactional fees. Those who cancel within 3 business days of the session date or do not attend, forfeit the full registration fee and if unpaid, will be invoiced. Credit toward future PCCA courses may be accepted upon approval from the PCCA administrator; substitutions may be accepted.