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 Department:    FIRE

 Course #:    103

 Credits:    3

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    3

 CIP:    430203

 EPC:    828

 REV:    2024

 Course Description  

Concepts of building construction, structure rating and classification, and uniform codes. Building systems including floors, ceilings, walls, roofs and building support systems. Building collapse and firefighter safety in burning buildings.

 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. Understand the principles of building construction and how it affects the fire service.
2. Understand the principles used in the design of buildings.
3. Identify a building and correctly apply the classification system for the building in accordance with the International Fire Code.
4. Identify the important structural principals and features of a building and be familiar with the various types of building materials and how they affect structural integrity.
5. Understand how structural systems are used in building construction.
6. Identify critical size-up issues such as smoke, heat, and fire travel inside a structure, and predict the path or method of travel based upon the building construction features.
7. Identify critical building collapse size-up issues and predict a building�s tendency toward collapse.
8. Identify critical safety issues that affect firefighter safety for each classification of construction and identify appropriate measures to enhance the safety of emergency responders.
9. PROGRAM OUTCOME: Students will understand how various work environments can affect development of hostile fire conditions.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

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

Course Contents

1. Building construction & the fire service.
2. Design principles.
3. Building classifications.
4. Structural principles.
5. Building materials.
6. Structural systems.
7. Floors and ceilings.
8. Walls and roofs.