Prevention 1-A

This course parallels the first course in the series of fire prevention courses offered by the California Fire Service Training and Education System (CFSTES). It provides a broad, technical overview of fire prevention codes and ordinances, inspection practices, key hazards, and extinguishing systems. This course meets National Fire Protection Association 1031, Fire Inspector Professional Qualifications Standards, and applies to Fire Officer, Fire Prevention Officer I, and Public Education Officer certification requirements established by the California State Board of Fire Services. A fifty question, open book (Title 24 Part 9, California Fire Code 2007 Edition), state certification test will be given on the last day of class. The certificate is only given to those that pass the test.

Course Objectives: To provide the student with…

• The responsibility and authority for fire prevention inspections and related activities.
• The principles and procedures used to correct fire hazards.
• Information on occupancy classifications and types of construction.
• The basic means of egress requirements.
• The operational readiness of fire rated assemblies.
• General fire safety provisions.
• Information on public relations as it relates to fire prevention inspections.

Course Content .................................................................................................. 40:00

Unit 1: Responsibility and Authority
Orientation and Administration .............................................................................. 2:00
Terminology Relating To Responsibility and Authority ............................................. 0:30
Legally Established Responsibilities and Empowerment ......................................... 1:30
Legal Responsibilities of the Inspector ................................................................... 2:00
Understanding, Reading, and Using the CFC .......................................................... 2:00
Historical Incidents and Their Affect On the Fire Code ............................................. 1:00

Unit 2: Occupancy Classification and Building Construction
Terminology Relating To Occupancy Classification and Construction ........................ 2:00
Relationship of Fire Protection To Building Construction and Occupancy ................... 1:00
Classification of Occupancies ……………………...................................................... 3:00

Unit 3: Egress Requirements
Terminology Relating To Egress Requirements ....................................................... 0:30
Determining Adequate Means of Egress.................................................................. 3:00
Means of Egress Requirements ............................................................................. 3:00
Maintaining the Egress System ............................................................................. 1:00

Unit 4: Fire-Resistive Assemblies
Terminology Relating To Fire-Resistive Assemblies .................................................. 0:30
Types of Classes and Roof Coverings ..................................................................... 1:00
Purpose and Location of Fire-Resistance-Rated Building
Construction and Components ............................................................................... 1:30
Fire Doors and Windows ........................................................................................ 0:30

Unit 5: General Fire Safety Provisions
General Fire Safety ............................................................................................... 1:15
Fire Safety Requirements For Decorative Materials and Furnishings .......................... 1:00
Fire Drills and Emergency Evacuation Plans ............................................................ 0:30
High-piled Storage Requirements ............................................................................ 1:00
Electrical Fire Hazards and Safety Devices .............................................................. 0:45

Unit 6: Principles and Procedures for Fire Inspections
Factors Relating To Life Safety ............................................................................... 2:00
Conducting A Life Safety Assessment ..................................................................... 1:30
General Fire Inspection Practices ............................................................................ 1:15
Procedures For Correcting Fire Hazards and Modifications of Requirements .................1:15
Handling Fire Prevention Complaints ......................................................................... 0:30
Unit Tests .............................................................................................................. 2:00
Certification Exam .................................................................................................. 1:00