FIRE 156 - Building Construction/Collapse: Basic Concepts

Institution:

Columbus State Community College

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Description:

This course offers an introduction to present and past practices involved in building construction. It deals with important standard elements of buildings, the hidden dangers of old and new buildings, what influences structural stability of walls in fires, and how to look for and judge structural dangers. The relationships between construction materials and fire damage to a building are also presented. This course is tailored for the person seeking to begin a career in firefighting, rather than the experienced firefighter.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.cscc.edu/

Phone Number:

(614) 287-5353

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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