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2011-12 Vincennes University Catalog 
    
2011-12 Vincennes University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

FIRE 102 - Building Plans, Fire Codes and Construction


3 hrs (Sem II)
Students will study various types of building construction, principles of fire resistance, flame spread, and smoke and fire containment. Students will also acquire a basic knowledge of plan review, blueprint reading, specifications, and schedules. Familiarization and interpretation of national, state and local codes, ordinances and laws that influence the field of fire prevention will be covered. Students will study fire and life safety codes so that they can refer to them throughout the course. 3 lecture hours.