Fire Inspectors
Code: 33-2021.01
Description : Inspect buildings and equipment to detect fire hazards and enforce state and local regulations.
JobTitles : Fire Inspector, Fire Marshal, Fire Prevention Inspector, Fire Safety Inspector, State Fire Marshal, Fire Chief, Fire Prevention Specialist, Deputy Fire Marshal, Fire Official, Fire Protection Specialist
Tasks:
- Inspect buildings to locate hazardous conditions and fire code violations such as accumulations of combustible material, electrical wiring problems, and inadequate or non-functional fire exits.
- Present and explain fire code requirements and fire prevention information to architects, contractors, attorneys, engineers, developers, fire service personnel, and the general public.
- Identify corrective actions necessary to bring properties into compliance with applicable fire codes, laws, regulations, and standards, and explain these measures to property owners or their representatives.
- Attend training classes to maintain current knowledge of fire prevention, safety, and firefighting procedures.
- Conduct fire code compliance follow-ups to ensure that corrective actions have been taken in cases where violations were found.
- Write detailed reports of fire inspections performed, fire code violations observed, and corrective recommendations offered.
- Inspect properties that store, handle, and use hazardous materials to ensure compliance with laws, codes, and regulations, and issue hazardous materials permits to facilities found in compliance.
- Develop or review fire exit plans.
- Inspect and test fire protection or fire detection systems to verify that such systems are installed in accordance with appropriate laws, codes, ordinances, regulations, and standards.
- Conduct inspections and acceptance testing of newly installed fire protection systems.