FIRT 1327 Building Construction in the Fire Service

Components of building construction that relate to life safety.  Includes relationship of construction elements and building design impacting fire spread in structures.

Semester Hours

3

Lecture Hours

3

Lab Hours

0

Prerequisite

MATH 1314, BIOL 2301, BIOL 2101, FIRS 1301, FIRS 1407, FIRS 1313, FIRS 1319, FIRS 1323, FIRS 1329, FIRS 1433, FIRT 1353, FIRT 1338, FIRT 1342

End-of-Course Outcomes

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.