Focuses on fire prevention through inspection, code enforcement, the use of model building and fire prevention codes, including detailed information on the legal, economic, and political aspects of the fire inspection process.
Outcomes
Evaluate the interrelationship of codes, standards, and inspections in fire prevention.
Examine the building code development and modification process.
Explain the use and value of fire resistant materials in the construction process.
Analyze fire tests and rating systems that assess the quality of fire resistant materials used in construction.
Discuss the inspection procedures for each type of suppression system.
Summarize a comprehensive overview of the general fire safety provisions for occupied buildings.
Demonstrate the rationale for the general fire safety provisions as methods of fire protection.
Investigate characteristics of unsafe structures in accordance to fire codes.
Develop strategies to bring an unsafe structure into compliance with proper fire codes.
Discuss the installation, maintenance, and inspection procedures for water-based, halon, dry-chemical, and clean-agent fire suppression systems.
PreRequisites
None
Textbook(s)
Fire inspector: Principles and practice
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning (2012) Author: International Association of Fire Chiefs, National Fire Protection Association. Jenaway, William ISBN: 9780763749392 * 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]