- International Fees
International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course details
Provides an overview of the inspection and testing requirements for special fire suppression systems such as low, medium and high expansion foam systems, foam-water, carbon dioxide, dry chemical and wet chemical extinguishing systems. Examples of applicable codes will include B.C. and Vancouver Building Codes as well as the B.C. Fire Code and the Vancouver Fire By-law.
Prerequisite(s)
- Industry experience or departmental approval.
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$623.36 - $664.22 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Course offerings
Spring/Summer 2024
Below are two offerings of FIRE 2088 for the Spring/Summer 2024 term.
CRN 62143
Duration
Mon Jun 03 - Fri Jun 07 (5 days)
- 5 days
- CRN 62143
- Domestic fees $664.22International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 03 - Jun 07 | Mon - Fri | 08:30 - 16:30 | Burnaby SW09 Rm. 123 |
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Domestic fees
$664.22
Important information
- Departmental approval needed
- International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
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Please contact soepts@bcit.ca for additional information. BCIT reserves the right to cancel courses. In the event of a course cancellation, you will be notified at least two business days prior to the course start. Please ensure that your contact information is current.
Status
CRN 65612
Duration
Sat Jun 08 - Mon Jun 17 (3 weeks)
- 3 weeks
- CRN 65612
- Domestic fees $623.36International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 08 - Jun 16 | Sat, Sun | 09:00 - 17:00 | Online |
| Jun 10 - Jun 17 | Mon | 17:00 - 21:00 | Online |
Instructor
Mehrdad Rabiei
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Domestic fees
$623.36
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Departmental approval needed
- International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
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This course is a compressed format and it runs on Saturday, Sunday and Monday. This is an instructor-led online course. Upon registration, please visit the Learning Hub (learn.bcit.ca) for further information regarding course material(s). Please purchase any required course material such as textbooks prior to the first class - www.bcit.ca/bookstore/ Please contact soepts@bcit.ca for additional information. BCIT reserves the right to cancel courses. In the event of a course cancellation, you will be notified at least two business days prior to the course start. Please ensure that your contact information is current.
Status
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Describe fire systems components, functions and operation.
- Understand applicable codes, standards regulations and bylaws and:
- Identify and describe applicable inspection and test procedures.
- Conduct inspections and tests to ensure compliance.
- Complete appropriate documentation and reports.
Effective as of Fall 2010
Related Programs
Special Fire Suppression Systems (FIRE 2088) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs with a co-op option.
School of Energy
- Fire Protection Inspection and Testing
Associate Certificate Part-time
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