FCA 152 - Building Construction

Institution:

Pierce College at Fort Steilacoom

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Description:

This course provides an overview of the engineering principles of building construction, characteristics of building classifications, fire and life safety devices and assemblies, fire loading, fire resistance and flame spread ratings. Special attention will focus on construction techniques and utilization of building construction knowledge for pre-planning fire potential, meeting competency standards defined by the NFPA.

Credits:

2.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.pierce.ctc.edu/

Phone Number:

(253) 964-6500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Quarter

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