FS 6 - Building Construction

    Recent Professors
    Dan Weaver, Monte B. Keady
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    25–35 students
    Difficulty
    4.7Moderateout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of FS 6
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course provides for the study of 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 will be studied in relationship to past fires in residential, commercial, and industrial occupancies. This course meets the National Fire Academy, Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) curriculum model for Building Construction for Fire Prevention. This course has been approved for hybrid and correspondence delivery.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 10:00am–12:50pm