Building Construction

Components of building construction relating to firefighter and life safety. The elements of construction and design of structures are shown to be key factors when inspecting buildings, preplanning fire operations, and operating at emergencies. Evolution of building and fire codes, developed in response to historical fires, in residential, commercial, and industrial occupancies. This course is identified by the National Fire Academy and FESHE as an approved course as listed in the National Fire Academy FESHE Model Curriculum Associate's document produced 2011, Revised: 2014, 2016, and 2019. This course is included as part of the articulation between CSU and Community Colleges and by standardized CID numbers. The course units are transferable into the CSULA Bachelors Program. (C-ID FIRE 130X) Transfer: CSU