Division: Technology
Department: Engineering
Subject Code: BLDC Course #: 227
Course Title: Fire Code
HARRISBURG AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
FORM 335
Course Form 335 must be updated at least every five years per AP 765 to include, at a minimum, the following elements. [§335.2]
1. Digital Description:
Credit hours: 3.0
Lecture hours: 3.0
Lab hours: 0.0
BL: []⅓ [X]½ []⅔ [ ] Other (Indicate fraction or percent)
2. Catalog Description:
Analysis of fire-protection systems-maintenance and inspection procedures as
specified in the latest editions of the ICC International Building Code and ICC
International Fire Code. The effect of both intended and unintended changes in
building use and occupancy is considered, along with an appreciation for the
relationship between the retrospective inspection code and the new construction code. Evacuation planning and detailed occupancy, life safety, and operational
requirements are considered.
Minimum Grade Required
3. Prerequisites: BLDC 207 C
Corequisites:
Other: Or permission of the instructor
4. Learning Outcomes
[These outcomes are necessary to enable students to attain the essential
knowledge and skills embodied in the program’s educational objectives.]
Upon successful completion of the course the student will be able to:
· Describe the history of fire-safety code enforcement
· Describe the importance of the relationship between fire inspection activities and the suppression-oriented fire service
· Describe the importance of the relationship of retrospective fire inspection activities and the new and remedial construction codes
· Analyze the concept of acceptable risk as it pertains to public safety and property maintenance
· Analyze egress type, size and location adequacy in existing structures
· Analyze the potential for fire hardening of existing structures
· Recognize the importance of the retroactive provisions of model code building regulations
· Develop evaluation plans
· Analyze occupancy operational compliance with fire safety
5. Planned Sequence of Learning Activities
[These must be designed to help students achieve the learning outcomes.]
1. History of fire code enactment and enforcement
2. Relationship between the fire code and the property maintenance code
3. Fire code assessments to trigger the use of new construction requirements in existing structures
4. Analysis of flame spread and smoke density potentials in existing structures
5. Inspection of automatic-sprinkler systems and standpipes
6. Inspection of alternative-suppression systems
7. Inspection of automatic-smoke and fire detection systems
8. Performance of special occupancy assessments
9. Testing and certification of tents and other membrane structures
10. Storage and handling of explosives and other high hazard uses
11. Development of onsite fire safety and evacuation plans
12. Analysis of occupancy operational compliance with fire safety
13. Learning from the past - analyzing trends in fire prevention techniques
6. Assessment of Student Learning
[Methods of assessment should be appropriate for Learning Outcomes listed above.]
Assessment of student learning outcomes for the course, as required by AP 765, is part of regular curriculum maintenance and/or improvement. The specific plan has been determined by the pertinent faculty involved and is kept on file in the division office.
7. List of Texts, References, Selected Library Resources or other Learning Materials (code each item based on instructional use): C-Lecture/Laboratory, A-Lecture, B-Laboratory, LC-Lecture/Clinical, CLN-Clinical, I-Online,
BL-Blended, D-Independent Study, P-Private Lessons, E-Internship,
F-Cooperative Work-Study, FE-Field Experience. [These resources must be easily accessible to students.]
[A,I,BL] International Fire Code, Latest Edition. International Code Council (ICC) (loose leaf with tabs)
8. Prepared by Faculty Member: James D. Quigley Date: 6/10/10
9. Approved by Department Chairperson: William C. Forney Date: 8/23/10
10. Approved by Academic Division Dean: Virgil C. Ganescu Date: 8/30/10
This course meets all reimbursement requirements of Chapter 335, subchapters A / B.
This course was developed, approved, and offered in accordance with the policies, standards, guidelines, and practices established by the College. It is consistent with the college mission.
If the course described here is a transfer course, it is comparable to similar courses generally accepted for transfer to accredited four-year colleges and universities.
11. Director, Curriculum Compliance: Catherine A. Lencioni Date: 9/2/10
12. Provost & VP, Academic Affairs: Cynthia A. Doherty Date: 9/2/10
13. Original Date of course approval by the college: 200420
14. Date(s) of subsequent reviews [Indicate change: Learning Outcomes; textbook(s)]:
10/24/02
6/10/10 – Prerequisite, catalog description, learning outcomes & activities
12/1/04
Review and updated: 10/26/07; 1/11/08; 1/16/09; 7/14/09; 6/10/10