FIRE 4 - Building Construction for Fire Protection

    Recent Professors
    Nathan Frankhauser
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    40 students
    Difficulty
    4.3Lightout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    FIRE 1
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course provides the components of building construction related to firefighter and life safety with an emphasis on firefighter safety on new construction. The elements of construction and design of structures are shown to be key factors when inspecting buildings, preplanning fire operations, and operating at an emergency scene. The development and evolution of building and fire codes will be studied in relation to past fires in residential, commercial, and industrial occupancies.