FIRE 115
BUILDING
CONSTRUCTION
3 Units
Fire Technology 115 investigates the components of building
construction that relate to fire safety. The elements of construction and design
of structures are shown to be key factors when inspecting buildings,
preplanning fire operations, and operating at fires. The development and
evolution of building and fire codes are studied in relationship to past fires
in residential, commercial, and industrial occupancies. Fire Technology 115
meets or exceeds the California State Fire Marshal’s Office core requirement
for Fire 4. Lecture 3 hours.
Prerequisite:
Fire
Technology 101.
Transfer
credit: CSU