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Building Construction for Fire Protection

Credits: 3
Course Number: 10-503-143

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Course Description

10-503-143 BUILDING CONSTRUCTION FOR FIRE PROTECTION ...provides the components of building construction that relate to fire and life safety.

Course Typically Offered

  • Spring

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Credit for Prior Learning

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What will I learn?

  1. Explain the theoretical concepts of fire impact on major types of building construction.
  2. Describe building construction relative to firefighter safety, building codes, fire prevention, code inspection, firefighting strategies and firefighting tactics.
  3. Explain the different loads and stresses that are placed on various construction types
  4. Differentiate between fire resistance and flame spread
  5. Identify the indicators of potential structural failure as they relate to firefighter safety
  6. Identify the function of each principle structural component of typical building design.
  7. Describe the FESHE objectives for building construction and fire protection
  8. Analyze the hazards and tactical considerations associated with the various types of building construction.
  9. Explain how the building variables affect the course of the fire

Class Details

Class Number:
22292
Delivery:
Online
Term:
Spring 2025
Session:
8W1
Instructors:
Jonathon Ladwig
Date Range:
-
Estimated Cost:
$547.80 *

Class Notes

  • This class is taught through a combination of in-person and online instruction. Students will attend live portions of the class at the dates, times, and location specified. The remaining instruction will be accessed anywhere using internet. For more information regarding this delivery and how to access your class, see www.nwtc.edu/blendedfaq.

Meeting Times

Dates Day(s) / Time Location(s)
01/21/25 - 03/17/25 Anytime
Anytime
Online

* Cost displayed is based on in-state residency. Back to cost