Fire Suppression and Sprinkler Systems for Buildings

Course code DRFT 1260

Credit 1.0

Length 30.0 hours

Course outline View

This course introduces the student to the overall layout of piping and equipment for buildings for the fire suppression systems for the mechanical engineering industry.

Prerequisites

DRFT 1010, DRFT 1011, DRFT 1012, DRFT 1013.

Course type

This course is offered as part of a VCC program and cannot be taken individually.
International students: Eligibility is determined at the program level. Visit the program page for international student requirements and application information.

  • Federal, provincial, and industrial Fire Suppression standards
  • NFPA 13 sprinkler design and installation criteria
  • Pipe schedules, sprinkler spacing, layout and positioning requirements
  • Coordinating with other disciplines

Course schedules

Select your program to see the available course schedules.

How to take this course

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

Contact us

If you have any questions, please email at [email protected].

† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples who have been stewards of these lands since time immemorial.