Recent SemestersFall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024Class Size44 studentsCredits3PrerequisiteRecommended Course Preparation: FST 1 Transfers ToCSUDescriptionThis course provides the components of building construction related to fire and life safety. The elements of construction and design of structures are shown to be key factors when inspecting buildings, preplanning fire operations, and operating at fire and collapse emergencies. Development and evolution of building and fire codes will be studied in their relationship to past fires and collapses in residential, commercial, and industrial occupancies.Usually HeldMon 2:00pm–4:50pm, Mon 2:45pm–6:05pm, Thu 11:00am–1:50pm, Wed 11:20am–2:30pm 