10-503-143Building Construction for Fire Protection
Course Information
Description
This course provides the components of building construction related to firefighter and life safety. The elements of construction and design of structures are shown to be key factors when inspecting buildings, preplanning fire operations, and operating at emergencies.
Total Credits
3
Course Competencies
  1. Identify various classifications of building construction.

  2. Explain the theoretical concepts of how fire impacts major types of building construction.

  3. Describe building construction as it relates to firefighter safety, buildings codes, fire prevention, code inspection, firefighting strategy, and tactics.

  4. Classify major types of building construction in accordance with a local/model building code.

  5. Analyze the hazards and tactical considerations associated with the various types of building construction.

  6. Explain the different loads and stresses that are placed on a building and their interrelationships.

  7. Identify the function of each principle structural component in typical building design.

  8. Differentiate between fire resistance and flame spread

  9. Describe the testing procedures used to establish ratings for fire resistance and flame spread

  10. Classify occupancy designations of the building code.

  11. Identify the indicators of potential structural failure as they relate to firefighter safety.

  12. Identify the role of GIS as it relates to building construction.

This Outline is under development.