Description
Inspect buildings and fire protection systems to identify hazards and enforce fire codes; review plans, test new systems, issue permits, educate the public, and ensure corrective actions bring properties into compliance.
- • Inspect buildings and properties to identify fire hazards and code violations.
- • Conduct acceptance testing of newly installed fire protection and detection systems.
- • Inspect and test existing fire alarm, sprinkler, and suppression systems for compliance.
- • Review blueprints and construction plans for fire code compliance.
- • Verify adequate egress, fire exits, signage, and emergency lighting.
- • Identify corrective actions required to achieve compliance and explain them to owners or representatives.
- • Conduct follow-up inspections to confirm corrective actions have been completed.
- • Write and maintain detailed inspection reports and compliance records.
- • Photograph violations and deficiencies to document inspection findings.
- • Inspect facilities that store, handle, or use hazardous materials and issue permits when compliant.
- • Develop or review fire evacuation and emergency action plans.
- • Conduct fire drills and evaluate evacuation procedures.
- • Educate the public on fire safety and prevention, including programs for schools and community groups.
- • Recommend changes to fire prevention and inspection procedures and local code adoption.
- • Coordinate with building, planning, and law enforcement agencies and property managers.
- • Attend training to maintain current knowledge of fire codes, standards, and safety practices.
- • Enforce applicable local and state fire codes, ordinances, and regulations.
- • Maintain records of permits, inspections, violations, and corrective actions.
- • Respond to complaints and referrals about potential fire hazards or false alarms.
- • Provide guidance to contractors and design professionals on code requirements.
- • Participate in pre-occupancy inspections for certificates of occupancy.
- • Develop and coordinate fire prevention programs, such as false alarm reduction and hazardous materials management.
- • Coordinate repairs or impairment corrections with responsible parties and verify completion.
- • Supervise and train inspection staff when assigned.
- • Issue permits for public assemblies and special events.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
