(Page 1 of 6) Course Title: Building Construction for Fire Protection Course Prefix & No.: FIST 1050 LEC: 3 LAB: 0 Credit Hours: 3 COURSE DESCRIPTION: FIST 1050 (Building Construction) Building Construction for Fire Suppression Forces, Principles of Wood and Ordinary Construction and Principles of Noncombustible and Fire Resistive Construction related to firefighter and life safety. This course is designed to provide a basic understanding of how the construction type, alternative design, and materials influence a building's reaction to fire. This course will provide recognition of relevant information about a building before a fire, as well as fireground "reading" of the building that will provide the ability to assess building stability, resistance to fire, and determine likely paths of fire extension. The student will become familiar with the materials and types of construction used for the various parts of buildings in this class. Building code requirements, steel, timber and masonry construction, structures of the common form, lift-slab and tilt-up construction and developments in the building construction field are covered. FIST 1050 will teach building construction as it relates to the firefighter and life safety. COURSE PREREQUISITE (S): Acceptance into the FIST program RATIONALE: The focus of this course is on firefighter safety. The elements of construction and design of structures are shown to be key factors when inspecting buildings, preplanning fire operations, and operating at emergencies. This course is designed for the entire fire service or the student that would like to enter the career field. This course is written to the National Fire Academy (NFA) FESHE curriculum.
(Page 2 of 6) REQUIRED TEXTBOOK (S) and/or MATERIALS: Title: Building Construction Related to the Fire Service Edition: 4 th Ed. ISBN 9780763778026 Author: Francis L. Brannigan and Glen Corbett Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Materials: Notebook, Calculator, Studyguide Attached course outline written by: Steven E. Ausdemore Date: 10/20/2006 Reviewed/Revised by: Jeffrey G. Strawn Date: 10/3/2012 Effective quarter of course outline: Spring Date: 2013 Academic Dean: Dr. Stacey Ocander Date: 2012 Course Objectives, Topical Unit Outlines, and Unit Objectives must be attached to this form.
(Page 3 of 6) TITLE: Building Construction for Fire Protection PREFIX/NO: FST 1050 COURSE OBJECTIVES: Upon satisfactory completion of this course, students will have learned the basic principles of building construction. FIST 1050 allows the student to identify various classifications of building construction, and the theoretical concepts how fire impacts major types of building construction. The prioritization of safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills, and appropriate written and verbal communication skills using the terminology of the occupation and the organization/industry will also be stressed. TOPICAL UNIT OUTLINE/UNIT OBJECTIVES: A. Introduction 1. History of Building Construction 2. Governmental Functions, Building and Fire Codes 3. Fire Risks and Fire Protection 4. Fire Loss Management and Life Safety 5. Pre-fire Planning and Fire Suppression Strategies B. Principles of Construction 1. Terminology and Definitions 2. Building and Occupancy Classifications 3. Characteristics of Building Materials 4. Types and Characteristics of Fire Loads 5. Effects of Energy Conservation
C. Building Construction -Structural Members 1. Definitions, Descriptions and Carrying Capacities 2. Effects of Loads on structural members -Structural Design and Construction Methods -System Failures D. Principles of Fire Resistance 1. Standards of Construction 2. Fire Intensity and Duration 3. Theory versus Reality E. Fire Behavior versus Building Construction 1. Flame Spread 2. Smoke and Fire Containment -Construction and Suppression Systems -HVAC Systems -Rack Storage -Combustible F. Wood Construction 1. Definition and Elements of Construction 2. Types of Construction 3. Fire Stopping and Fire Retardants 4. Modifications/Code Compliance G. Ordinary Construction 1. Definitions and Elements of Construction 2. Structural Stability and Fire Barriers 3. Modifications/Code Compliance H. Collapse I. Ventilation J. Non-Combustible K. Steel Construction 1. Definitions and Elements of Construction 2. Structural Stability, Fire Resistance and Fire Protection Elements 3. Modifications/Code Compliance L. Concrete Construction 1. Definitions and Elements of Construction 2. Structural Stability and Fire Resistance 3. Modifications/Code Compliance M. High Rise Construction 1. Early versus Modern Construction 2. Vertical and Horizontal Extension of Fire and Smoke 3. Fire Protection and Suppression 4. Elevators 5. Atriums/Lobbies 6. Modifications/Code Compliance N. Collapse O. Ventilation (Page 4 of 6)
COURSE REQUIREMENTS/EVALUATION: (Page 5 of 6) COURSE OBJECTIVES/ASSESSMENT MEASURES COURSE OBJECTIVES 1. Describe building construction as it relates to firefighter safety, building codes, fire prevention, code inspection, firefighting strategy and tactics. ASSESSMENT MEASURES 1. 2. Classify major types of building construction in accordance with both local and State model building codes. 2. 3. Analyze the hazards and tactical considerations associated with the various types of building construction. 3. 4. Explain the different loads and stresses that are placed on a building and their interrelationships. 4. 5. Identify the function of each principle structural component in a typical building design. 6. Differentiate between fire resistance, flame spread and describe the testing procedures used to
establish ratings for each. Metropolitan Community College (Page 6 of 6) 7. Classify occupancy designations of the building code. Comprehensive Final Exam Objectives #1-9 with a minimum score of 75% 8. Identify the indicators of potential structural failure as they relate to firefighter safety. 9. Identify the role of GIS as it relates to building construction.