2120 Ch 4 Overview

1. Building Construction
Related to the Fire Service
Fourth Edition
Chapter 4 — Building Systems

2. Lesson Goal
‣ After completing this lesson, the student
shall be able to identify building systems
that may influence any fire event.

3. ‣ Upon successful completion of this lesson, the student shall
be able to
‣ Describe the building system functions of stairs.
‣ Describe mechanical conveyor systems used in buildings.
‣ Describe the building system functions of elevators.
‣ Identify types of vertical shafts and utility chases.
‣ Explain various functions of building air handling systems.
‣ Identify types of electrical equipment used for building
systems.
Learning Objectives

4. Section Outline Pages Text Pages
Section I: Stairs 4-17 94-101
Section II: Mechanical Conveyor Systems 18-21 101-102
Section III: Elevators 21-41 102-114
Section IV: Vertical Shafts and Utility Chases 41-47 114-116
Section V: Air Handling Systems 47-72 116-126
Section VI: Electrical Equipment 72-82 128-130
Section VII: Summary and Review 82-84 131-132
Chapter Content