FRSC 1151 Fire Prevention and Inspection (3-2-4)

This course emphasizes the shared responsibilities of all fire service personnel in preventing fires and fire losses. It provides a survey of fire prevention activities, basic fire prevention inspections, life safety codes, local and state laws regarding fire inspections, and applicable codes and standards. Topics include code administration, inspection, use and occupancy, building limitations and types of construction, fire resistive construction elements, fire protection systems installation, means of egress, interior finish requirements, general fire safety provisions, protection systems maintenance, means of egress maintenance for occupancies, hazardous materials, flammable liquids and aerosols, detonation and deflagration hazards, hazardous assembly occupancies, other storage and processing occupancies, compressed gases and cryogenic liquids, pesticides and other health hazards, and the use of referenced standards.

Offered TBD

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Program admission