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Course Outline of Record
College: Cerro Coso College

Subject: Fire Technology Course ID (CB01): C115
Course Title: Bldg. Constr. for Fire Prot.
Course Credit Status(CB04): D - Credit - Degree Applicable

Methods of Instruction & Total Hours of Instruction
Lecture: (1.0 UNIT = 18 Hours) Max: 54 Min: 0
Lab: (1.0 UNIT = 54 Hours)
Activity: (1.0 UNIT = 54 Hours)
Open Entry/Open Exit: (1.0 UNIT = 54 Hours)
Work Experience: (1.0 UNIT = 60 HOURS VOLUNTEER)
(1.0 UNIT = 75 HOURS PAID)
Other: Clinical, etc.
Total Hours: Min: 0 Max: 54
Total Units: Min: 0 Max: 3.0

Repeat Details
Repeat Type: Non-Repeatable Credit
Repeat Status
Grading Mode:
Pre-Requisite:
Advisory:

Co-Requisite Course
Fee Required: No Amount: $
Fee Justification:
Transfer Institutions Course Transfer Status (CB05): Transferable to CSU only

Local General Ed: California Polytechnic State University
California State University, Los Angeles
Humboldt State University
IGETC Date:
CSU GE Certification Date:
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Funding Agency Category (CB23): Y = Not Applicable
Taxonomy of Program Course (TOP) Code (CB03): 2133.00 - Fire Technology*
Course Non-Credit Category (CB22): Y - Not Applicable
Occupational Course (CTE)-Course SAM Priority Code (CB09): Occupational
Course Program Status (CB24): 1 = Program Applicable
Course Classification Code (CB11): I - Career-Technical Education
Course Basic Skills (BS) Status (CB08): 2N = Course is not a basic skills course.
Course Prior to College Level (CB21): Y = Not Applicable
Cooperative Education Course Coop Work Ed Status (CB10): NCOOP = Not part of Coop Work Exp
Course Units of Credit Minimum Low (CB07): 0
Course Units of Credit Maximum High (CB06): 3.0

Course Special Class Status (CB13): N - Not Special
COURSE DESCRIPTION(Please refer to current college catalog): This course is designed to introduce students to the study of the components of building construction that relate to fire safety. The relationship between elements of construction and design of structures will be examined as key factors when inspecting buildings, pre-planning fire operations and operating at fires. The development and evolution of building and fire codes will be studied for their relationship to past fires in residential, commercial and industrial occupancies.

Student Learning Outcomes Assessments Evidence of Success
Demonstrate an understanding of building construction as it relates to firefighter safety, buildings codes, fire prevention, code inspection and firefighting strategy and tactics. This outcome will be assessed by a written test.
Classify major types of building construction. This outcome will be assessed by a written test.
Analyze the hazards and tactical considerations associated with the various types of building construction. This outcome will be assessed by a written test.
Explain the different loads and stresses that are placed on a building and their interrelationships. This outcome will be assessed by a written test.
Identify the principle structural components of buildings and demonstrate an understanding of the functions of each. This outcome will be assessed by a written test.
Differentiate between fire resistance and flame spread, and describe the testing procedures used to establish ratings for each. This outcome will be assessed by a written test.
Classify occupancy designations of the building code. This outcome will be assessed by a written test.
Identify the indicators of potential structural failure as they relate to firefighter safety. This outcome will be assessed by a written test.
Identify and analyze the causes involved in the line of duty firefighter deaths related to structural and wildland firefighting, training and research and the reduction of emergency risks and accidents. This outcome will be assessed by a written test.

Detailed Topical Outline Linked to Student Learning Outcomes

Student Assignments and Methods of Evaluation
Lecture Content / Assignment Lab Content / Assignment
  1. Building Construction for Fire Protection
    1. Introduction
      1. History of Building Construction
      2. Governmental Functions, Building and Fire Codes
      3. Fire Risks and Fire Protection
      4. Fire Loss Management and Life Safety
      5. Pre-fire Planning and Fire Suppression Strategies
    2. Principles of Construction
      1. Terminology and Definitions
      2. Building and Occupancy Classification
      3. Characteristics of Building Material
      4. Types and Characteristics of Fire Loads
      5. Effects of Energy Conservation
    3. Building Construction
      1. Structural Members
        1. Definitions, Descriptions and Carrying Capacities
        2. Effects of Loads
      2. Structural Design and Construction Methods
      3. System Failures
    4. Principles of Fire Resistance
      1. Standards of Construction
      2. Fire Intensity and Duration
      3. Theory vs. Reality
    5. Fire Behavior vs. Building Construction
      1. Flame Spread
      2. Smoke and Fire Containment
        1. Construction and Suppression Systems
        2. HVAC Systems
        3. Rack Storage
  2. Combustible Construction
    1. Wood Construction
      1. Definition and Elements of Construction
      2. Types of Construction
      3. Fire Stopping and Fire Retardants
      4. Modifications/Code Compliance
    2. Ordinary Construction
      1. Definitions and Elements of Construction
      2. Structural Stability and Fire Barriers
      3. Modifications/Code Compliance
    3. Collapse
    4. Ventilation
  3. Non-Combustible
    1. Steel Construction
      1. Definitions and Elements of Construction
      2. Structural Stability, Fire Resistance and Fire Protection of Elements
      3. Modifications/Code Compliance
    2. Concrete Construction
      1. Definitions and Elements of Construction
      2. Structural Stability and Fire Resistance
      3. Modifications/Code Compliance
    3. High Rise Construction
      1. Early vs. Modern Construction
      2. Vertical and Horizontal Extension of Fire and Smoke
      3. Fire Protection and Suppression
      4. Elevators
      5. Atriums/Lobbies
      6. Modifications/Code Compliance
    4. Collapse
    5. Ventilation

Required Texts, Viewing, Readings
Textbooks
        1. Brannigan, Francis. Brannigan's Building Construction for the Fire Service, ed. Jones and Bartlett Publishers, 2008
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Program Identification:(Associate Degree Applicable(ADA))[Link to Chancellor’s Program Inventory]

Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators
Didciplines Requiring a Master's Degree
Master's Degree not Generally Expected Fire Technology

Effective Term: 2011
Status: Launched
Curriculum Category Core Mission: Associate Degree Applicable (ADA)

Required Approvals
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