FIRE 2410 - Building Construction for Fire Protection

Credit Hours: 3.00

Objectives: The student will:

1. Identify the classification of all buildings and structures as to use groups.
2. Identify special use and occupancy buildings or structures, such as covered malls and high rises.
3. Identify height and area limitations of buildings, based on type of construction, use group, and allowable increases.
4. Identify the five types of construction.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to define fire resistant materials and interior finish requirements.

Objectives: The student will:

1. Identify exterior walls.
2. Identify fire separations and partitions.
3. Identify fire and party walls.
4. Identify columns and beams.
5. Identify penetration protection.
6. Identify interior finish and trim.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to define and identify BOCA National Building Code Requirements relating to fire protection systems.

Objectives:

1. Locate and apply the requirements of the BOCA National Building Code to determine when and where fire protection systems must be installed.
2. Understand the principles of how a fire protection system functions.
3. Identify fire alarm, fire protection, fire suppression, fire sprinkler, and fire standpipe systems.
4. Understand why a fire protection system must conform to code criteria and referenced standards.
5. Identify the requirements for the design, installation, and testing of fire protection systems.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to define and identify means of egress, emergency electrical systems, and mechanical system requirements.

Objectives: The student will:

1. Determine the occupant load for various buildings and use groups.
2. Examine capacity of egress requirements.
3. Determine the number, types, and locations of exits.
4. Evaluate exit access corridors and arrangement of means of egress.
5. Identify doors and hardware.
6. Define emergency and standby power systems.
7. Identify fire protection requirements in mechanical systems.

Outcome 5: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to given a set of construction documents, demonstrate code compliance for fire protection features, as specified in the BOCA National Building Code.

Objectives: The student will:

1. Identify building and planning requirements.
   1. Use and occupancy.
   2. Type of construction.
   3. Height.
   4. Minimum type of construction.
   5. Unlimited areas.
2. Identify fire resistant materials and construction requirements.
3. Identify fire protection requirements.
4. Identify means of egress requirements.
5. Identify site requirements.

1. Introductions/Course Overview
2. Introduction to Building Construction (chapter 1)
3. Principles of Construction/Assign Article Review 1 (chapter 2)
4. Trusses (chapter 1, 2)
5. Wood Construction (chapter 3)
6. Ordinary Construction (chapter 4)
7. Garden Apartments and Strip Malls (chapter 5)
8. Mid-Term Exam
9. Principles of Fire Resistance (chapter 6)
10. Assign Article Review 2 (chapter 7)
11. Steel Construction (chapter 8)
12. Concrete Construction (chapter 9)
13. Fire Growth - Smoke and Fire Containment (chapter 10)
14. Mid & High Rise Construction (chapter 11)
15. Presentations
16. Final Exam