FIRE 0008. Building Construction for Fire Protection
Units: 3
Advisory: Completion with grade of "C" or better or concurrent enrollment in FIRE 1
Hours: 54 lecture
Components of building construction related to firefighter and life safety. Elements of construction and design of structures as key factors when inspecting buildings, preplanning fire operations, and operating at emergencies. (C-ID FIRE 130X) (CSU-with unit limitation)
FIRE 0008 - Building Construction for Fire Protection
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Catalog Description DESCRIPTION IS HERE: Advisory: Completion with grade of "C" or better or concurrent enrollment in FIRE 1 Hours: 54 lecture Description: Components of building construction related to firefighter and life safety. Elements of construction and design of structures as key factors when inspecting buildings, preplanning fire operations, and operating at emergencies. (C-ID FIRE 130X) (CSU-with unit limitation) Units 3 Lecture-Discussion 54 Laboratory By Arrangement Contact Hours 54 Outside of Class Hours Course Student Learning Outcomes Assess the importance of studying building construction as it relates to firefighter safety and fire ground operations. Compare and contrast the various types of building construction and how they behave under fire conditions. Describe the construction materials used in different building types. Develop building construction terms. Course Content Outline I. Introduction A. Importance of Studying Building Construction B. Construction Language and Terminology C. Importance of Evacuation Protocols D. Risk vs. Gain as Related to Firefighter Safety II. Principles of Construction A. Concepts of Construction B. Forces That a Building is Subject to C. Types of Loads and How They are applied to Buildings D. Key Types of Structural Members E. Structural connections and how they behave in fire F. Methods and Materials of Construction, Renovation, and Demolition 1. Basic Regulations that apply to building construction projects 2. Roles of Building Design Team Members 3. Roles of Construction Team Members 4. Hazardous Conditions during Construction, Renovation, and Demolition of a Building G. Hazards to Firefighter from Different Construction Materials H. Building and Fire Codes 1. History of Building Codes 2. Fire Codes vs. Building Codes 3. Additional Construction Codes and Standards That Have an Impact on the Fire Service 4. Fire Protection Features of Building Codes III. Building Construction A. Features of Fire Protection 1. Concepts of Fire Protection and Building Construction 2. Fire Behavior and Growth 3. Smoke and Fire Containment 4. Types of Fire Protection Systems IV. Principles of Fire Resistance A. Concepts of fire protection in buildings V.Fire Behavior versus Building Construction A. Fundamentals of fire behavior B. development of a compartment fire C. Ways fire is influenced by a building VI. Wood Construction A. Types of Wood Framed Structures 1. Balloon Frame 2. Platform Frame B. Truss Construction and How it Performs From a Fire Protection Perspective C. Fire Stopping vs. Draft Stopping D. Mill vs. Heavy Timber Construction E. Dimensions of Heavy Timber Construction F. "Slow Burning" G. Conflagration Breeders H. Hazards of Heavy Timber Buildings and Structures Under Demolition A. Characteristics of heavy timber B. Dimensions of heavy timber C. Slow burning D. Conflagration breeders VII. Ordinary Construction A. Detail of Ordinary Construction B. Structural Integrity of a Masonry Wall C. Wall and Wall Component Problems D. Collapse Indicators E. Problems Associated With Interior Structural Elements F. Masonry Walls as Fire Barriers G. Fire Spread in Ordinary Construction VIII. Collapse A. Fireground Threat B. Risk Analysis C. Types of Collapse D. Establishing Collapse Zones IX. Ventilation X. Non-Combustible A. Non-Combustible vs. Fire Restive Construction B. Steel Building Components and Their Characteristics C. Types of Steel Structural Systems D. Hazards of a Metal Deck Roof Fire XI. Steel Construction A. Noncombustible and fire resistive B. Types of steel buildings XII. Concrete Construction A. Types of Concrete Structural Systems B. Two Types of Pre-Stressing C. Precast and Site-Cast Concrete D. Hazards of Formwork E. "Fireproofing" Steel and Ensuring a Level of Resistance in Concrete F. Compartmentation to Prevent Fire Spread XIII. High Rise Construction A. Classifications B. Construction Characteristics C. Fire Command Center D. General Problems and Hazards E. Smoke movement Course Objectives Course Objectives 1. Identify various classifications of building construction; 2. Outline theoretical concepts of how fire impacts major types of building construction; 3. Describe building construction as it relates to firefighter safety, building codes, fire prevention, code inspection, firefighting strategy, and tactics; 4. Classify major types of building construction in accordance with a local/model building code; 5. Analyze the hazards and tactical considerations associated with the various types of building construction; 6. Explain the different loads and stresses that are placed on a building and their interrelationships; 7. Identify the function of each principle structural component in typical building design; 8. Differentiate between fire resistance, flame spread, and describe the testing procedures used to establish ratings for each; 9. Classify occupancy designations of the building code; 10. Identify the indicators of potential structural failure as they relate to firefighter safety; 11. Identify the role of GIS as it relates to building construction. Methods of Evaluation Classroom Discussions Objective Examinations Problem Solving Examinations Reports Reading Assignments 1. The student will read the section of the textbook pertaining to building loads and will produce a list of examples of each type of load. 2. The student will read the portion of the textbook concerning building construction classification and be prepared to discuss construction types in class and provide one example of each type of construction. Writing, Problem Solving or Performance 1. The student will build a scale model of a Type V, wood construction building at the framing stage. All structural members of the foundation, walls and roof will be labeled and identified. 2. Given a set of blue prints, determine the correct construction classification of a building. Other (Term projects, research papers, portfolios, etc.) Methods of Instruction Lecture/Discussion Distance Learning Other materials and-or supplies required of students that contribute to the cost of the course.
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