E155 - Building Design for Homeland Security

Course Description:

This course will cover the content of FEMA 426, Reference Manual to Mitigate Potential Terrorist Attacks Against Buildings. The course is designed to enhance participant knowledge of measures and technology available to reduce risks from terrorist attacks.

Selection Criteria:

The course is intended for engineers, architects, or building officials involved in mitigation planning and design to protect people and property against manmade hazards. Secondary audiences include land-use planners, hazard mitigation specialists, consultants, academic staff, and other professionals involved in state/local planning or design efforts.

Prerequisites:

Required:

None.

Recommended:

None.

Course Length: 3½ days

CEUs: 2.1