SAFE 774 - Fire Safety in Building Design

Credits: 3
Prerequisite: Must be enrolled as a Graduate Level Safety Sciences major.
Examines fundamental principles for the safe design of buildings from a fire hazard standpoint. Emphasis is given to an understanding of building codes, fire properties of building materials, building design criteria to limit the spread of fire and smoke, control of ignition sources, storage of combustibles and flammables, life safety, and active fire protection systems.