FS 152: Building Construction

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Class Program
Fire Science
Credits
3
Clinical Hours None
Weekly Contact Hours
3
Course ID
092738
Meets Degree Requirements For
Restricted Elective
Description
Overview of engineering principles by building construction, characteristics of building classifications, life and fire safety devices, fire assemblies, fire loading, fire resistance, and flame spread ratings. Covers the hazards of various methods, techniques, components and materials of building construction. Fire Department Sponsorship Required.
Grading Basis
Graded

Course Learning Outcomes

Core Topics

 

  1. Building construction and the fire service
  2. Building classifications
  3. Structural principles
  4. Building materials
  5. Structural systems
  6. Floors and ceilings
  7. Roofs