Additional topics include inspections, pre-fire planning, plan reading and checking, use of fire codes and code enforcement, public relations, fire investigation, public and employee liability, and court procedure. The relationship of fire prevention to fire safety education and detection and suppression systems are discussed. Fire Technology 1, professional firefighting or related experience, or equivalent. This course provides information related to the design and operation of fire detection and alarm systems and includes a study of portable fire extinguishers, fire extinguishing equipment, automatic fire sprinklers and spray systems, protection systems for special hazards, fire alarm and detection systems, wet and dry standpipes, and fire hardware. This course covers fundamental building construction and design as it relates to fire safety.
Emphasis is placed on the fire protection features of buildings.
Information is given on related codes and ordinances and their evolution and on plan checking and inspection procedures in residential, commercial and industrial occupancies. Fire Technology 1, professional firefighting or related experience, or equivalent. Lecture 3 hours per week. Fire Technology 1, professional firefighting or related experience, or equivalent. Lecture 3 hours per week.