Course no.

HS245
Course Title. Fire Protection
Credit. 3 Credit Hours per week. ( 2 Lec + 1 Tut + 1 lab)
Prerequisite. Nil
General concepts of ignition Detailed theory of ignition Causes of
fires Natural causes of human use of energy. Ventilation and its
impact in fire prevention. Study of fire prevention methods Types
and methods of ventilation
The effect of ventilation in the prevention and control of the speed
of the movement of the air The facts related to the process of
ventilation and heat exchange
Course Ventilation, dust and vapors Protection means Detection and
warning systems (prevention of ignition causes) Buildings, stores
Description.
and installations Alarm signaling systems (awareness, site
management, maintenance, supervision and inspection)
Alarms Audio devices - Hand alarms - Emergency phone - Special
telephone device - Wireless devices Emergency doors and exits
(escape corridors, escape stairs)
Precautions to be taken in fire operations Survey - Hoses
construction - Fire fighting - Prevention - Supervision and
surveillance