FIRT 1327 (NT) - Building Construction in the Fire Service

Semester Credit Hour(s): 3 Lecture Hour(s) Each Week: 3 Lab Hour(s) Each Week: 0

Components of building construction that relate to life safety. Includes relationship of construction elements and building design impacting fire spread in structures. The student will identify types of building construction and fire resistance levels of building materials; describe hazards associated with construction practices; and identify signs of potential structural collapse.
When Offered: F Coordinating Board Approval Number: 4302010000