School Of EngineeringFire Safety Systems 1 (Property)Western Sydney University Unit Code: BG810A.1
Discipline: FIRE TECHNOLOGY
Student Contribution Band: 2
Level: 7
Credit Points: 10
Assumed Knowledge
This unit assumes that the student has undertaken coursework in building construction, building surveying, engineering, science, architecture or a related area or has gained the equivalent knowledge by working in the construction industry in an appropriate capacity for at least four years.
Equivalent Units
300717 - Egress and Risk Assessment
About this Unit
In 2010 this unit will be replaced by 300717 Egress and Risk Assessment. To develop a high level of knowledge of fire safety systems relevant to property protection and of the design and assessment of such systems. To develop an understanding of risk assessment and cost benefit analysis applicable to protection from fire. Fire spread, fire severity, heat transfer and FRL by calculation, passive systems and performance, risk assessment for insurance purposes; cost benefit analysis.