FT 303 - Building Construction for Fire Protection

    Recent Professors
    Zeff B. Nathaniel, Michael S. Lilienthal
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    None.
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of FT 303
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course is the study of the components of building construction that relate to firefighter and life safety. The elements of construction and design of structures are shown to be key factors when inspecting buildings, pre- planning fire operations and operating at fires and other emergencies. The development and evolution of building and fire codes will be studied in relation to past fires in residential, commercial land industrial occupancies.This course meets the National Fire Academy, Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) curriculum model for Building Construction for Fire Prevention.