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Aug 31, 2024
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FIRE 231 - Automatic Sprinkler Systems Design I (R and TP/SS only)
Prepares students to explain, design, and draw basic automatic sprinkler alarm systems in accordance with nationally accepted standards. Emphasis on formulas, calculations and layout of residential sprinkler systems. PREREQUISITE(S): FIRE 120 and FIRE 201 or consent of department. Three hours each week. Formerly FS 231.
3 semester hours
Course Outcomes: Upon course completion, a student will be able to:
- Arrange and lay out the common equipment used in the sprinkler field.
- Calculate the water supply necessary for proper operation of the system designed.
- Design a residential system with proper pipe size, hanger placement, tenting and attachments.
- Explain and use the basic math skills necessary to size, shape and flow of water system.
- Explain the rules of ethics and operation for the installation of a alarm systems.
- Identify the proper system for the occupancy of the building.
- Identify the types of sprinkler systems.
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