(Formerly FTECH 105, 013)
Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts.
Transfers to: CSU
This course provides fire technology or other interested students with an understanding of the essential components used in building construction that directly relates to fire safety. The elements of construction and design of structures, factors when inspecting buildings, preplanning fire operations, and operating at fires will be discussed. The development and evolution of building and fire codes will be studied in relationship to past fires in residential, commercial, and industrial occupancies.
