FTEC 105 - Building Construction for Fire Protection

    Recent Professors
    dbreshears@riohondo.edu, adoyle@riohondo.edu, gwallace@riohondo.edu, dconroy@riohondo.edu, jbaumunk@riohondo.edu, trickman@riohondo.edu, priddle@riohondo.edu
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2025
    Class Size
    35 students
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts.
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of FTEC 105
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course provides fire technology or other interested students with an understanding of the essential components used in building construction that directly relates to fire safety. The elements of construction and design of structures, factors when inspecting buildings, preplanning fire operations, and operating at fires will be discussed. The development and evolution of building and fire codes will be studied in relationship to past fires in residential, commercial, and industrial occupancies.
    Usually Held
    Thu 6:00pm–9:10pm