FP 103 - Building Construction and Fire Hazards

Institution:

Erie Community College

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Description:

A course designed to acquaint fire department personnel with the principles and practices of building construction and with the major fire hazards involved in modern commerce and manufacturing. Relevant building, housing and fire codes will be studied as well as the effect of fire and problems of fire fighting in different types of structures, including theatres, factories, warehouses, breweries, old and new tenements, one and two family houses, loft buildings, skyscrapers, etc. Attention will also be given to fire problems involving air conditioning, concealed space and refrigeration. F (S)

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.ecc.edu

Phone Number:

(716) 842-2770

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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