Course Overview
This course delves into the essential principles of fire protection and life safety, examining key topics such as fire codes and standards, fire dynamics, detection and suppression technologies, smoke control strategies, human responses during fire incidents, and effective inspection methods. Through a combination of theoretical insight and applied assignments that simulate real-world scenarios, students will gain the skills needed to analyze, design, and evaluate fire safety systems across diverse building types and occupancies.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
4.0
Domestic fees
$282.18 - $905.64 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
International fees are typically 3.4 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Assess fire protection strategies in building design and materials.
- Describe fire detection, alarm, and suppression system applications.
- Apply fire and building codes to fire safety planning and compliance.
- Evaluate fire growth, smoke behavior, and compartmentation strategies.
- Conduct simulated inspections and report findings using technical and non-technical judgment.
- Explain life safety calculations and human behavior in fire events.
- Select and maintain fire protection equipment appropriate to hazards and occupancy.
- Describe integrated building systems impacting fire protection.
- Interpret regulatory frameworks including NFPA, ULC, ASTTBC, CFAA.
- Develop simulated emergency response strategies through assigned site plans.
Effective as of Winter 2026
Related Programs
Fire Safety Planning and Systems (OCHS 4460) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Health Sciences
- Advanced Safety Management
Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2026
Below are two offerings of OCHS 4460 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 70577
Dates
Apr 07 - Jun 26 Loading
- CRN 70577
- $887.60 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 07 - Jun 26 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Robert Miller
Course outline
Important information
- This is an *** ONLINE *** Distance Education course. Internet access is required. Ensure you have an active e-mail address on file with BCIT, as you will receive a confirmation e-mail upon registration. COURSE MATERIALS / BOOKSTORE: The above price is for tuition only. If applicable, the required course materials can be purchased from the BCIT Distance and Online Bookstore at: www.bcitbookstore.ca/bcit/ ACCESS: Available on the first day of the term. Login via The Learning Hub at: learn.bcit.ca SPONSORED STUDENTS: www.bcit.ca/admission/tuition-fees/sponsorship/ This course will be offered again in the Fall Term (September- December).
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Status
CRN 70578
Dates
Apr 07 - Jun 26 Loading
- CRN 70578
- $282.18 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 07 - Jun 26 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Robert Miller
Course outline
Important information
- Available for re-registration (course extension) only.
- !--CSR's Refer any late Re-Registrations AFTER January start to Nicky Land OCHS Program Assistant at 604-432-8429 for possible SWAAPPR LREG approval--> This Re-Registration is ONLY for students who have received permission to extend their course for another 12-week term at a reduced cost to complete all the course requirements pending from the previous term. ACCESS: Available on the first day of the term. Login via The Learning Hub at: learn.bcit.ca
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Required
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Status
Fall 2026
Below are two offerings of OCHS 4460 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 52799
Dates
Sep 08 - Nov 27 Loading
- CRN 52799
- $905.64 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 08 - Nov 27 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- This is an *** ONLINE *** Distance Education course. Internet access is required. Ensure you have an active e-mail address on file with BCIT, as you will receive a confirmation e-mail upon registration. COURSE MATERIALS / BOOKSTORE: The above price is for tuition only. If applicable, the required course materials can be purchased from the BCIT Distance and Online Bookstore at: www.bcitbookstore.ca/bcit/ ACCESS: Available on the first day of the term. Login via The Learning Hub at: learn.bcit.ca SPONSORED STUDENTS: www.bcit.ca/admission/tuition-fees/sponsorship/ This course will be offered again in the Winter term (January - March)
Confirmation
Required
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Status
CRN 52800
Dates
Sep 08 - Nov 27 Loading
- CRN 52800
- $288.11 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 08 - Nov 27 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Available for re-registration (course extension) only.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- This is an *** ONLINE *** Distance Education course. Internet access is required. Ensure you have an active e-mail address on file with BCIT, as you will receive a confirmation e-mail upon registration. COURSE MATERIALS / BOOKSTORE: The above price is for tuition only. If applicable, the required course materials can be purchased from the BCIT Distance and Online Bookstore at: www.bcitbookstore.ca/bcit/ ACCESS: Available on the first day of the term. Login via The Learning Hub at: learn.bcit.ca SPONSORED STUDENTS: www.bcit.ca/admission/tuition-fees/sponsorship/ This course will be offered again in the Winter (January-March)
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Required
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Status
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