Course Overview
Includes fire protection systems regulations and codes of practice; fire hazard classification; detection, alarm and communication systems, stand pipe and sprinkler systems for buildings with an overview of HVAC Systems Fire and Smoke Control. Applications will be applied to design assignments.
Prerequisite(s)
- 50% in MECH 3325
Credits
2.5
- Retired
- This course has been retired and is no longer offered. Find other Flexible Learning courses that may interest you.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Identify various classes of fire.
- Select appropriate extinguishing agents.
- Use portable fire extinguishers.
- Design fire protection systems, selecting sensors, alarms and communication systems.
- Assess fire protection requirements based on the BC Building Code and the NFPA Codes.
- Explain fire department use of standpipe systems.
- Design standpipe and hose systems.
- Determine water storage requirements for sprinkler systems.
- Design a sprinkler system.
- Describe requirements for openings through building fire separations.
Effective as of Fall 2003
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