The ability to read and understand construction plans is necessary to determine the requirements and validity of a fire protection system installation plan. The elements of basic construction components need to be identified for proper placement of fire protection system piping, wiring and other components. It is also important to understand the basics of how codes and standards apply to a specific project.

This course will introduce you to basic construction elements, plan symbols used in the development of architectural and fire protection drawings and terminology common to the development of plans. The importance of codes and standards, and their application, is also explained.

NOTE: This is an unformatted excerpt from our online fire protection training library.