Building Construction for Fire Protection
Class Number: 10503143_2252_22292_01
Offering Status:
Academic Level: Post_Secondary
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
Most NWTC classes are offered in 8-week sessions. Learn more about how our class schedule can help you succeed.
Credit for Prior Learning
What will I learn?
- Explain the theoretical concepts of fire impact on major types of building construction.
- Describe building construction relative to firefighter safety, building codes, fire prevention, code inspection, firefighting strategies and firefighting tactics.
- Explain the different loads and stresses that are placed on various construction types
- Differentiate between fire resistance and flame spread
- Identify the indicators of potential structural failure as they relate to firefighter safety
- Identify the function of each principle structural component of typical building design.
- Describe the FESHE objectives for building construction and fire protection
- Analyze the hazards and tactical considerations associated with the various types of building construction.
- Explain how the building variables affect the course of the fire
Class Details
- Class Number:
- 10503143_2252_22292_01
- Location:
- 1370
- Date:
- -
- Delivery:
- Online
- Term:
- 2025 Spring
- Session:
- 8W1
Estimated Cost:
$547.80
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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.
* Cost displayed is an estimate and may be discounted if attendees are residents of Northeast Wisconsin Back to cost