MOS 5301: Fire Protection Technology
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MOS 5301: Fire Protection Technology
Description
An Introduction to the design, specification, approving, testing, maintaining, and installing of fire protection systems. Examines a wide variety of simple and complex special hazard fire alarm systems through the use of real-world applications.
Outcomes
- Demonstrate the impact of fire protection system design contracts on protecting life and property.
- Apply ethical standards to situations regarding fire protection standards and requirements.
- Explain how chemistry and the physics of fire influence the fundamental principles involved with fire, such as design criteria and installation requirements.
- Differentiate the application procedures associated with low, medium, and high expansion foam systems.
- Explain the role of emerging technologies, such as water mist and water spray systems in fire protection.
- Explain the importance of the current methodology for designing and installing fire alarm initiating and notification systems.
PreRequisites
None
Textbook(s)
Water-based fire protection systems handbook (Rev: 4)
Publisher: National Fire Protection Association (2013)
Author: Klaus, M. J.
ISBN: 9781455906642
* Disclaimer: Textbooks listed are based on the last open revision of the course. Prior revisions and future revisions may use different textbooks. To verify textbook information, view the course syllabus or contact the AU Bookstore at [email protected]
