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FSC 220 – Fire Protection Systems
Course Description
A review of fire detection and protection systems including: automatic sprinkler systems, portable fire extinguishers, restaurant/kitchen systems, special hazard systems, detection systems, and control systems. The applicable laws, codes and standards will be introduced along with regulatory and support agencies. Specific topics include: introduction to fire protection systems, water supply systems for fire protection systems, water-based suppression systems, no water-based suppression systems, fire alarm systems, smoke management systems, and portable fire extinguishers.
Competency Areas	Hours
Introduction to Fire Protection Systems	Class	5
Water Supply Systems for Fire Protection Systems	D. Lab	0
Water-based Suppression Systems	P. Lab/O.B.I.	0
Non-water-based Suppression Systems	Credit	5
Fire Alarm Systems
Smoke Management Systems
Portable Fire Extinguishers

Prerequisite:	Program admission
Corequisite:	n/a

Course Guide

Competency	After completing this section, the student will be able to:	Hours
		Class	D.Lab	P.Lab/ O.B.I.
Introduction to Fire Protection Systems		6	0	0
	Explain the role fire protection systems play in protecting life, safety and welfare of the general public and firefighters.
	Describe the types of fire protection systems.
	Explain the role of codes and standards in fore protection system design.
Water Supply Systems for Fire Protection Systems		6	0	0
	Indicate sources of fire protection water supplies.
	Describe the following: distribution networks piping hydrants utility company interface with the fire department.
Water-based Suppression Systems		10	0	0
	Describe how water is an effective extinguishing agent.
	Explain how water extinguishes fire.
	Describe the types of sprinkler systems, their applications, piping, valves, hangers and alarm devices.
	Recognize the types of residential sprinkler systems.
	Describe the types and applications of standpipe systems and the fire department operations in buildings with standpipes.
	Describe foam systems.
	Describes water mist systems.
	For fire pump systems, indicate the types, components, operation and fire pump curves.
Non-water-based Suppression Systems		10	0	0
	Describe the applications, extinguishing properties and components of carbon dioxide systems.
	Describe the Halon 1301 and its relationship to the environment; its alternatives; extinguishing properties; and its components.
	For dry/wet chemical extinguishing systems, indicate their extinguishing properties, applications, and the UL 300 in particular.
Fire Alarm Systems		6	0	0
	Illustrate the components of fire alarms systems.
	Describe the types of fire alarms systems.
	Differentiate between smoke, heat, and flame detectors.
	Differentiate between audible and visual devices.
	Explain alarm monitoring.
	Describe the testing and maintenance of fire alarm systems.	5	0	0
Smoke Management Systems
	Describe the hazards of smoke.
	Explain smoke movement in buildings.
	Describe smoke management systems.
	Explain firefighter operations in buildings with smoke management systems.
Portable Fire Extinguishers		7	0	0
	Explain the types and applications of portable fire extinguishers.
	Describe the selection, placement and maintenance of portable fire extinguishers.
	Describe the operation of portable fire extinguishers.

Suggested Resources

Media (text/audio/ visual/www/ other)	Author	Title: Subtitle	Edition	Place of Publication	Year	Publisher/Publication	pp.
Text		Fire Protection Handbook	18^th Ed.			NFPA
Text		Fire Protection Handbook	19^th Ed.			NFPA
Text		Fire Suppression And Detection Systems: NFPA 1981,				NFPA
Text		Private Fire Protection And Detection	2^nd Ed.			IFSTA ISBN 0-87939-110-3
Text		Fire Suppression And Detection Systems	3^rd Ed.		2005	IFSTA

Posted: 06/24/08