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After completing this course, the fire inspector should be able to:

• Describe the characteristics of the following building materials: wood, masonry, concrete, steel, aluminum, glass, gypsum board, and plastics, and
• Identify the types of building construction
• List the characteristics of each of the following types of building construction: fire-resistive construction, noncombustible construction, ordinary construction, heavy timber construction, and wood-frame construction
• Describe the function of each of the following building components: foundations, floors, ceilings, roofs, trusses, walls, doors, windows, interior finishes, and floor coverings.

Fire inspectors who successfully complete the Building Construction (Fire Edition) course are eligible for 1.0 hours of continuing education.

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