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FOD 190 - International Code and Inspection Procedures


3.0 Credits
Study of the IFC and the related standards. Special attention given to general provisions of the IFC maintenance of exit ways, fire protections, flammable and combustible liquids, liquefied petroleum gases, places of assembly, and general precautions against fire.

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

  1. Define the national fire problem and role of fire prevention. [REASON]
  2. Identify and describe fire prevention organizations and associations. [REASON]
  3. Define and apply provisions of laws, rules, regulations, and codes and identify those relevant to fire prevention and building construction of the authority having jurisdiction. [REASON]
  4. Define the functions of a department of fire prevention. [REASON]
  5. Describe inspection practices and procedures. [REASON]
  6. Identify and describe the standards as well as listing opportunities in career development for professional qualifications for Fire Marshall, Plans Examiner, Fire Inspector, Fire and Live Safety Educator, and Fire Investigator. [REASON]
  7. Describe the history and philosophy of fire prevention. [REASON]
  8. Explain the function and procedures of a model occupancy and incident reporting database. [REASON]
  9. Determine what is required to provide the minimum degree of safety. [REASON]
  10. Determine adequate exit facilities. [REASON]
  11. Describe when automatic fire extinguishing systems and fire extinguishers must be installed and maintained. [REASON]
  12. Determine where fire alarm systems are required. [REASON]
  13. Explain the code as it applies to flammable and combustible liquids, compressed gases, hot work and other hazardous storage and processes. [REASON]
  14. Demonstrate knowledge of the legal aspects of code enforcement by citing and explaining examples. [REASON]
  15. Describe the role fire prevention plays in society. [REASON]



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