FIRT1327

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Building Construction in the Fire Service

Fire Protection TechnologyUndergraduate Credit

Course Description

(3-3-1) This course is taken for academic credit. Students will earn an A, B, C, D, F, or W. Components of building construction that relate to life safety. Includes relationship of construction elements and building design impacting fire spread in structures.

Academic Level

Undergraduate Credit

CIP Code

43.0201 - Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician

Course Type (Attributes)

Technical (WECM) (WECM)

Locations

Online (06)

This is a Coursedog only field and is not integrated with the SIS.

Objective

Identify types of building construction and fire resistance levels of building materials.

Objective

Describe hazards associated with construction practices.

Objective

Identify signs of potential structural collapse.