FIRES 233 Building Construction

This course emphasizes the impact that and understanding of the principles of building construction has on firefighting strategy.

Credits

5

Distribution

Career Training

Notes

JATC course

Outcomes

1. Describe the impact of fire on common building materials
2. Explain the impact of fire on construction classifications
3. List the main types of occupancy classification
4. Explain the hazards related to building construction
5. Recognize the factors that influence structural collapse

Field Based Experience

0