HSPS 164 - Fire Inspection/Code Enforcement 2
PREREQUISITES: HSPS 163
PROGRAM: Homeland Security and Public Safety
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3 CREDIT HOURS MAX: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 40 LECTURE HOURS MAX: 8
LAB HOURS MIN: 8 LAB HOURS MAX: 40
TOTAL CONTACT HOURS MIN: 48 TOTAL CONTACT HOURS MAX: 48
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Fall 2022
Continues to examine the function of the fire inspector and the organization of the fire prevention unit. Emphasis is continued where HSPS 163 ended at Inspector 1 on the identification of the various codes and regulations utilized by the inspector, with special attention given to the Indiana Fire Code and IFSTA Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement. Includes the legal authority governing fire prevention, applications of the fire code, and management’s principles as applied to a bureau. Students will also learn how to read blueprints and other system design documents and have the opportunity at the end of the course to sit for the IDHS Fire Inspector 2 certification practical and written test.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Explain the types of laws, legal status, and liability that impact inspections.
- Recognize an inspector’s role in developing, maintaining, and revising policies or procedures and forms..
- Explain the role of an inspector 2 in the local code development process.
- Describe the role of an inspector 2 in the permitting process.
- Identify multiple-use occupancies.
- Describe Building construction and occupancy classification.
- Describe the hazards solar panels pose for firefighters.
- Describe building service characteristics that require inspector evaluations.
- Explain the ways an Inspector 2 will participate in code modification and appeals procedures.
- Explain water supply testing.
- Explain inspection and testing of fire suppression systems and components.
- Identify portable fire extinguishers, special agents extinguishing systems, and fire detection.
- Explain the application of hazardous materials regulations.
- Describe proper selection, distribution, inspection, and maintenance of portable fire extinguishers.
- Describe what makes a complaint complex.
- Explain the impact of local codes and ordinances on the plans review process.
- Students will know how to effectively read construction plans and blueprints.
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include - Fire inspector roles Site access and means of egress
State laws Sprinkler and standpipe systems
Legal responsibilities Portable fire extinguishers
Records and reports Special agents extinguishing systems
Inspection process Fire detection
Combustion and fire growth Fixed fire systems
Fire hazards Blueprints
Building construction Hazardous materials
Occupancy classification Blueprint reading
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