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:

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