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FOD 152 - Building Construction



3.0 Credits
Overview of the classification of building construction; building types; fire and life safety devices; building fire resistive assemblies and appliances; various types and causes of structure collapses. Prerequisite: Fire Department affiliation. Placement in ENGL 100  or instructor’s permission. Permit code required.

Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  1. Identify and describe the five main building classifications including the forces and loads that affect building construction and materials. [REASON]
  2. Define basic building construction terminology. [REASON]
  3. Identify and describe fire resistive assemblies and components. [REASON]
  4. Demonstrate an understanding of basic concepts of fire protection. [REASON]
  5. Recognize and describe the various floor, roof and wall designs and the components of lightweight construction. [REASON]
  6. Identify and analyze how structural systems react when exposed to fire including building collapse. [REASON]
  7. Recognize and describe characteristics of specific occupancies. [REASON]



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