BOABC Level 2 case studies
BOABC Level 2 · Put your knowledge to work in context.
BOABC Level 2 refers to the second-level certification examinations offered by the Building Officials' Association of British Columbia (BOABC), an association of over 1200 members primarily representing local government Building Officials and those involved in building design, construction, testing and research. BOABC certification is a professional credential for people who perform building and plumbing plan review, field monitoring, or inspections. The association describes a code official as a professional providing building and plumbing plan review, field monitoring, or inspections for any types of building construction, and its published credential pathways cover both building and plumbing officials. Candidates typically reach a certification exam after completing association courses and gaining work experience; the association states that a Regular and/or Associate One (1) member is eligible to apply for Certification after successfully passing the respective BOABC Examinations and meeting the work experience requirements. The BOABC Level 2 case studies are 5 cases and about 3,173 words.
1Sprinkler Coverage in a Renovated Warehouse
A 12,000 sq ft warehouse is being converted into a mixed-use space: 8,000 sq ft of storage (Class IV commodity) and 4,000 sq ft of office. The existing sprinkler system is a wet-pipe system with 0.20 gpm/sq ft density over 2,500 sq ft.
639 words, about 3 min2Vent Sizing for a Shared Plumbing System
A three-story apartment building has a shared plumbing vent stack serving two bathrooms on each floor. The building has a 4-inch main drain and a 3-inch vent stack that runs the full height.
596 words, about 3 min3Water Heater Replacement in a High-Rise
A 20-story high-rise apartment building has a central water heating system with a 500-gallon storage tank and a 1,000,000 BTU/hr boiler. The system provides hot water at 140°F to all units.
603 words, about 3 min4Egress Window Requirements in a Basement Conversion
A homeowner is converting a 1,200 sq ft basement into two bedrooms and a living area. The basement has a ceiling height of 7 ft 6 in.
691 words, about 3 min5Backflow Prevention in a Mixed-Use Building
A mixed-use building has a ground-floor restaurant and four floors of residential apartments. The water supply enters the building through a 2-inch service line.
644 words, about 3 min