Courses > FSC114 - Building Construction for Fire Safety
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This course is the study of the components of building construction that relate to fire safety. The elements of construction and design of structures are shown to be key factors when inspecting buildings, preplanning fire operations, and operating at fires. The development and evolution of building and fire codes, and studies in relationship to past fires in residential, commercial, and industrial occupancies. This is a required course for an Associate Degree in Fire Science.
Units
3 unit
Hours
3 hours lecture
Length
17 weeks
Graded
Credit course taken for grade or for credit/no credit