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College Catalog 2026 - 2027

FPS-223 Building Construction for Fire Protection

This course provides the components of building construction related to firefighter and life safety. The elements of construction and design of structures are shown to be key factors when inspecting buildings, preplanning fire operations, and operating at emergencies.
Prerequisites ENG-095 ; ESL-098  or RDG-095 ; or ELL-103  earning a minimum grade of C or higher and FPS-123 .
Gen. Ed. Course No
Mass Transfer Course No
Credits: 3