Building Construction for Fire Protection
Credits: 3
Course Number: 10-503-143
Course Description
10-503-143 BUILDING CONSTRUCTION FOR FIRE PROTECTION ...provides the components of building construction that relate to fire and life safety.
Course Typically Offered
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What will I learn?
- Explain the theoretical concepts of fire impact on major types of building construction.
- Describe building construction relative to firefighter safety, building codes, fire prevention, code inspection, firefighting strategies and firefighting tactics.
- Explain the different loads and stresses that are placed on various construction types
- Differentiate between fire resistance and flame spread
- Identify the indicators of potential structural failure as they relate to firefighter safety
- Identify the function of each principle structural component of typical building design.
- Describe the FESHE objectives for building construction and fire protection
- Analyze the hazards and tactical considerations associated with the various types of building construction.
- Explain how the building variables affect the course of the fire