FIRE-130 Principles of Building Construction

This course provides students with knowledge about the classification system of buildings, the importance of fire resistance for structural support elements, and the risks associated with performing fire suppression activities inside and around buildings involved in fire.

Credits

1

Hours Weekly

1 hour weekly

Course Objectives

1. 1. Describe the benefits of cross-disciplinary cooperation among fire protection and design
   professionals.
2. 2. Explain the elements of building construction as they apply to construction codes.
3. 3. Describe the elements of building construction as they apply to firefighter safety.
4. 4. Demonstrate an ability to anticipate fire behavior based on structural elements of, and
   thermal effects on, the five types of construction.
5. 5. Explain how design elements and emerging building methods and materials affect fire
   behavior and structural performance.

Course Objectives

1. 1. Describe the benefits of cross-disciplinary cooperation among fire protection and design
   professionals.
2. 2. Explain the elements of building construction as they apply to construction codes.
3. 3. Describe the elements of building construction as they apply to firefighter safety.
4. 4. Demonstrate an ability to anticipate fire behavior based on structural elements of, and
   thermal effects on, the five types of construction.
5. 5. Explain how design elements and emerging building methods and materials affect fire
   behavior and structural performance.