Interboro Mutual Aid Group

Posted on: 2009-12-09
A Fire Protection ICS class has been scheduled starting in January 2010 and running on Tuesdays and Thursdays until June 2010 at Bergen Community College. The class will run from 6pm to 9:30pm and most likely be at the Ciarco Center Campus in Hackensack. The Fire Protection ICS program is the first step in obtaining a license to inspect and enforce the Uniform Construction Code. This program has not been offered in Bergen County for many years and until now has meant students must travel greater distances to other community colleges.

The program is open to any person wishing to learn how the fire protection subcode regulates new construction and renovations of existing buildings. There is no prerequisite coursework required for this level of licensing. Persons already engaged in enforcement of the Uniform Fire Code should strongly consider this step forward to expand their knowledge and licensing to include new career opportunities in construction code enforcement. Architects and other design professionals who seek to enrich themselves and gain a better understanding of fire protection systems are welcome and encouraged, along with anyone else interested in building codes and fire protection systems.

The course will be based on the 2009 editions of the International Building, Fire, Mechanical, and Fuel Gas Codes along with the 2007 Editions of the sprinkler and alarm standards from NFPA which are presently proposed for adoption into the NJ Uniform Construction Code. Coursework will include building code topics such as height & area, types of construction, hazardous materials, means of egress, & fire rated construction. Mechanical topics such as hazardous exhaust, ventilation, and appliance venting will also be covered. Fire protection systems including alarms, fire pumps, sprinklers, kitchen exhaust, smoke control, and chemical suppression systems will be explored in detail including code requirements, design considerations, and acceptance testing.

Registrations will open in late December through Bergen Community College - Division of Continuing Education. Interested persons may email below and will receive direct notification when class registration begins. Don't miss a chance to advance yourself through this opportunity! Any questions or interested persons may contact David Phelan via email at dphelan@bergenfieldfd.org