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 Department:    FIRE

 Course #:    212

 Credits:    3

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    3

 CIP:    430203

 EPC:    828

 REV:    2024

 Course Description  

Covers the International Fire Code and certain chapters of the International Building Code. Develop a working knowledge of the Codes and their application to fire inspections.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: None.

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 33

Lab: 0

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0

Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Vocational Preparatory Required for ATA degree  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

1. Have a working knowledge of the structure and content of the International Fire Code and certain components of the International Building Code.
2. Perform basic inspection tasks in conformance with the International Fire Code and various occupancies.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2008 and affects outlines for 2008 year 1 and later.

Course Contents

1. Code administration.
2. Use & occupancy classifications.
3. Types of construction.
4. General precautions.
5. Emergency planning.
6. Fire service features.
7. Fire protection systems.
8. Means of egress.
9. Flammable & combustible liquids.
10. Plans review.