Course code BūvZB053
Credit points 3
Fire Protection
Total Hours in Course40
Number of hours for lectures16
Number of hours for seminars and practical classes16
Number of hours for laboratory classes0
Independent study hours49
Date of course confirmation30.01.2024
Responsible UnitInstitute of Civil Engineering and Wood Processing
Course developer
Valentīns Buiķis
Mg. sc. ing.
Prior knowledge
BūvZ2046, Building Physics
Replaced course
Arhi5032 [GARH5032] Fire Protection (regulations)
Course abstract
After studying the course, the student will have an understanding of the main documents and procedures of fire safety regulations, as well as the basic principles of fire safety in buildings. Knowledge: during the course, students learn the principles of using fire protection systems in buildings, and the basic requirements of fire safety regulations. Skills: after listening to the course, students will know the basic principles of building fire safety. You will be able to use your knowledge in practical work.
Learning outcomes and their assessment
After listening to the course, students will be competent to draw up the necessary fire safety documents and manage the maintenance of the fire safety system in the company.
Course Content(Calendar)
In full-time face-to-face studies:
1. Combustion process, necessary conditions (1)
2. Passive fire protection in buildings. (4)
3. Building fire protection systems (4)
4. Fire hazard of heating devices (2)
5. Fire hazard of electrical installations (2)
6. Evacuation strategy (2)
7. Fire protection of historical buildings (1)
8. Main requirements of fire safety regulations (8)
In part-time correspondence studies: All topics indicated for full-time attendance are implemented, but the number of contact hours is 1/2 of the number of hours indicated. Recommendation: Part-time students attend full-time studies.
Requirements for awarding credit points
Test with the lecturer
Description of the organization and tasks of students’ independent work
The independent work is related to learning the rules of the Ministry of Cabinet, building regulations, and fire safety guidelines
Criteria for Evaluating Learning Outcomes
Participation in all lectures
Compulsory reading
20016. gada 19. aprīļa Ministru kabineta noteikumi Nr. 238 „Ugunsdrošības noteikumi”.
Latvijas būvnormatīvs LBN 201-15 “Būvju ugunsdrošība”
Further reading
Latvijas būvnormatīvs LBN 231-15 “Dzīvojamo un publisko ēku apkure un ventilācija”
Latvijas Valsts standarts LVS ISO/TR 13387 „Ugunsdrošības inženierzinātne” 1 – 8 daļas. 22.09.2004
Periodicals and other sources
1. http://www.fpemag.com/ 2. http://www.likumi.lv 3. “Пожаровзрывобезопасность”, научно-технический журнал. 4. Žurnāls “Būvinženieris”. ISSN 1691-9262.
Notes
First-level professional higher education study program "Civil Engineering", professional bachelor study program "Civil Engineering"