What subject areas qualify for HSW credit?
The following is a compilation of HSW subject areas as defined by the various state licensing boards with HSW requirements. (An individual state may not accept all subject areas. Be sure to check your state licensing board s HSW definition and requirements.) Accessibility Acoustics Building design Code of ethics Construction administration Construction contract laws, legal aspects Construction documents, services Construction functions, materials, methods, and systems Energy efficiency Environmental: asbestos, lead-based paint, toxic emissions Environmental analysis and issues of building materials and systems Fire: building fire codes flame spread, smoke contribution, explosives Fire safety systems: detection and alarm standards Insurance to protect the owners of property and injured parties Interior design Laws and regulations governing the practice of architecture Life safety codes Materials and systems: roofing/waterproofing, wall systems, etc. Material use, function, and features
The following is a compilation of HSW subject areas as defined by the various state licensing boards with HSW requirements. (An individual state may not accept all subject areas. Be sure to check your state licensing board’s HSW definition and requirements.) Accessibility Acoustics Building design Code of ethics Construction administration Construction contract laws, legal aspects Construction documents, services Construction functions, materials, methods, and systems Energy efficiency Environmental: asbestos, lead-based paint, toxic emissions Environmental analysis and issues of building materials and systems Fire: building fire codes—flame spread, smoke contribution, explosives Fire safety systems: detection and alarm standards Insurance to protect the owners of property and injured parties Interior design Laws and regulations governing the practice of architecture Life safety codes Materials and systems: roofing/waterproofing, wall systems, etc. Material use, function, and features
