FIRE 222 - Fire Plans Review

(R and TP/SS only)

Provides for the application of fire codes and standards in developing an understanding of a building’s fire protection features including the design of fire alarm systems, water-based fire suppression systems, special hazard fire suppression systems, water supply for fire protection, and egress arrangements through the evaluation of 2-D drawings and schematics. PREREQUISITE(S): FIRE 103 , FIRE 201 , FIRE 202 and FIRE 221 , or consent of department. Three hours each week. Formerly FS 222.

3 semester hours

Course Outcomes:
Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

Describe at least three reasons for performing plan checks, the objectives of a proposed plans review program, the impact of such a program, and how the program will enhance current fire prevention programs.
Develop a graphic illustration of a model plans review system, identifying at least four components involved in the system including the use of plans review checklists.
List three methods to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of code requirements according to applicable standards.
Determine fire department access, verify appropriate water supply, and review general building parameters.
Determine occupancy classification, construction type; calculate occupant load and, the height and area of a building.
Determine the appropriateness of the three components of a building’s egress system (exit access, exit, and exit discharge), verify building compartmentation and the proper enclosure of vertical openings.
Identify special hazards, verify interior finish and establish the proper location for pre-engineered fire extinguishing systems. .
Verify the compliance of a heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) system, review sources requiring venting and combustion air, verify the proper location of fire dampers, and evaluate a stairwell pressurization system.
Verify the proper illumination for exit access, the arrangement of exit lighting and perform a life safety evaluation of the egress arrangement of a building.
Verify the design of a fire alarm and detection system, and an offsite supervisory system for compliance with applicable standards.

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