This elective will no longer be offered following the December 2023 exam session. All rewrites and deferrals must be completed no later than the December 2024 exam session without exception.

Building Construction, Fire Hazards and Basic Hazards deals with the basic elements of the fire hazard. It does not discuss insurance as such. Instead, you will focus on certain aspects of the physical risk that may be subject to insurance.

Building Construction, Fire Hazards and Basic Hazards is especially recommended for those in loss prevention and underwriting.

Course Outline

• Building construction
• Heating
• Electrical
• Flammable liquids
• Basic hazards
• Fire detection and protection

Who Should Register

All insurance courses offered by The Insurance Institute are designed for individuals who want to attain a highly recognized and respected professional designation in the p&c industry. The professional designation Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) is recognized across Canada and elsewhere around the world as the benchmark of insurance professionalism.

Building Construction, Fire Hazards and Basic Hazards is for industry professionals, especially those in loss prevention and underwriting, who want a comprehensive p&c education and the skills and knowledge required to advance their careers.