FS 127 - Introduction to the Fire Code

Institution:

Butler Community College

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Description:

3 hours credit. Prerequisite: FS 100 with a C or better or be currently enrolled in FS 100. This course will enable the student to conduct a fire inspection utilizing the 2003 International Fire Code. The emphasis will be on fire inspection requirements for occupancy types ranging from privately owned and operated properties to places of public assembly. The student will address current topics and requirements for hazardous materials storage, flammable liquid storage, emergency exiting, general fire and life safety enabling him/her to identify fire code violations and effectively take corrective actions in the abatement of violations. The importance of fire code enforcement, as it pertains to fire and life safety as well as property preservation, will be addressed.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.butlercc.edu/

Phone Number:

(316) 321-2222

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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