House Inspection

Overview
BCIT offers a series of courses in the house and property inspection field that meet the academic requirements of Applied Science
Technologists and Technicians of BC (ASTTBC) for their Certified House Inspector (CHI) and Certified Property Inspector (CPI)
designations. A final grade of 70 percent in each course is required by ASTTBC.

Courses
Courses offered at BCIT: Credits
BLDC Building Code: Part 9 (SFD) 3.0
1500 Provides a working knowledge of Part 9 of the 2006 B.C Building Code as it applies to single family
dwellings. Gives students the basic skills required to check plans, inspect buildings and deal with questions
relating to Part 9 at an elementary level. Covers acceptable materials, systems and methods used in housing
construction. Students must bring B.C. Building Code to the first class. (3 credits)
BLDG House Inspection 1 3.0
2915 Provides practical and theoretical information required to inspect existing houses for visible defects. It is the
first of a series of courses that meet the academic requirements of the Applied Science Technologists and
Technicians of B.C. (ASTTBC) for their certification. Prerequisite: An understanding and general
knowledge of house construction.
BLDG House Inspection 2 3.0
2925 Continues from BLDG 2915. This course demonstrates how to analyze the major components/systems in
existing houses, with special emphasis on identification of problems inherent in these systems. The course
includes a field trip to be announced in class. Prerequisites: BLDG 2915, BLDC 1500 and knowledge of
components/systems in houses.
BLDG House Inspection 3: Report Writing 3.0
2935 Presents communication skills for experienced house inspectors or for persons considering the house
inspection field. Teaches practical techniques for planning, selecting and presenting information effectively
and professionally. Includes correct format for memos, letters, instructions, procedures, and house inspection
reports. Prerequisites: English 12 "Pass or C-" or equivalent
http://www.bcit.ca/files/pdf/englishrequirements.pdf or COMM 0015 score of 50 or better, and BLDG 2915
and BLDG 2925.
BLDG House Inspection 4: Field Inspection
2945 Provides students with practical experience in conducting house inspections. Includes five field trips to
conduct inspections, each followed by a classroom session to review inspections. Prerequisites: BLDG 2915,
BLDC 1500, BLDG 2925 and BLDG 2935 (BLDG 2936) with a final grade of 70% in each course. Lectures
will run on weeknights but day dates of field trips vary and will be announced in class.