FIP 132Building Construction

Nash Community College · 3 credits · UGRD

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This course covers the principles and practices reference in NFPA standard 220 related to various types of building construction,including residential and commercial, as impacted by fire conditions. Topics include types of construction and related elements, fire resistive aspects of construction materials, building codes, collapse, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to understand and recognize various types of construction and their positive or negative aspects as related to fire conditions.

Recent sections

Fall 2026 · 1 section

Aug 17 – Oct 14

Section	Days & time	Location	Instructor
1SOL1Class #0071572-FIP-132-1SOL1	Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday Times TBD Online ONLINE (Classroom Hours)	Online ONLINE	Stallings, J
1SOL1 notes: ONLINE COURSE A webcam, microphone, computer, and reliable high-speed internet access are required. Students should log into the course on the start date and complete the Enrollment Verification Activity to be counted as "present" and to avoid being dropped for non-attendance. Some Nash Community College online courses require proctored exams where students share their screen, webcam, and audio in order to maintain academic integrity and authenticate testing protocols. To respect individual privacy, students can choose their location to complete the exams. It is recommended that students be in a distraction-free environment and be comfortable with recording their surroundings. Students also have the option of completing the proctored exams in the Library on the Nash Community College campus during the college's operating hours. FAST TRACK This course compresses 16 weeks of coursework into 8 weeks. Expect significant homework and short deadlines for assignments.