FRSC105 Fire Protection Systems
Department of Business, Innovation, and Legal Studies: Fire Science
- I. Course Number and Title
- FRSC105 Fire Protection Systems
- II. Number of Credits
- 3 credits
- III. Number of Instructional Minutes
- 2250
- IV. Prerequisites
- FRSC100 (C or better) or permission from the Department of Business, Innovation, and Legal Studies; and FRSC112 (C or better)
- Corequisites
- FRSC103
- V. Other Pertinent Information
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- This course aligns with Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) associate degree core curriculum requirements.
- Students should either complete FRSC103 prior to this course or at the same time.
- VI. Catalog Course Description
- This course provides information relating to the features of design and operation of fire alarm systems, water-based fire suppression systems, special hazard fire suppression systems, water supply for fire protection and portable fire extinguishers. The fundamentals of the inspection, maintenance, and operations of these systems are covered in this course.
- VII. Required Course Content and Direction
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Course Learning Goals
Students will:
- Explain the benefits of fire protection systems in various types of structures;
- Explain why water is a commonly used extinguishing agent and describe the basic elements of a public water supply system including sources, distribution networks, piping and hydrants;
- Identify the different types and components of sprinkler, standpipe and foam systems;
- Review residential and commercial sprinkler legislation;
- Identify the different types of non-water based fire suppression systems;
- Explain the basic components of a fire alarm system, identify the different types of detectors, and explain how they detect fire (technological competence);
- Describe the hazards of smoke and list the four factors that can influence smoke movement in a building;
- Discuss the appropriate application of fire protection systems; and
- Explain the operation and appropriate application for the different types of portable fire protection systems.
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Planned Sequence of Topics and/or Learning Activities
- Introduction to Fire Protection Systems
- The role fire protection systems play in protecting the life, safety and welfare of the general public and firefighters
- Overview of the different types of fire protection systems
- The role of codes & standards in fire protection system design
- Water Supply Systems for Fire Protection Systems
- Sources of fire protection water supply
- Distribution networks
- Piping
- Hydrants
- Utility company interface with the fire department
- Water-Based Fire Suppression Systems
- Properties of Water
- Water as an effective extinguishing agent
- How water extinguishes fire
- Sprinkler Systems
- Types of systems & applications
- Types of sprinklers & applications
- Piping, valves, hangers & alarm devices
- Fire department operations in buildings with sprinkler systems
- Residential Sprinkler Systems
- Standpipe Systems
- Types & Applications
- Fire department operations in buildings with standpipes
- Foam Systems
- Water Mist Systems
- Fire Pumps
- Types
- Components
- Operation
- Fire pump curves
- Non-Water-Based Fire Suppression Systems
- Carbon Dioxide Systems
- Applications
- Extinguishing properties
- System components
- Halogenated Systems
- Halon 1301 and the environment
- Halon alternatives
- Extinguishing properties
- System components
- Dry/Wet Chemical Extinguishing Systems
- Extinguishing properties
- Applications
- UL 300
- Fire Alarm Systems
- Components
- Types of fire alarm systems
- Detectors
- Smoke
- Heat
- Flame
- Audible/Visual devices
- Alarm monitoring
- Testing & maintenance of fire alarm systems
- Smoke Management Systems
- Hazards of smoke
- Smoke movement in buildings
- Types of smoke management systems
- Firefighter operations in buildings with smoke management systems
- Portable Fire Extinguishers
- Types & applications
- Selection
- Placement
- Maintenance
- Portable fire extinguisher operations
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Assessment Methods for Course Learning Goals
Students satisfy the course learning goals via class discussions, written exams, assignments, papers, and/or performance based tasks and projects. -
Reference, Resource, or Learning Materials to be used by Student:
See course syllabus.
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Review/Approval Date -11/00; course number revised 3/2010; Revised 4/2012; New Core 8/2015; Revised 6/2016