Fire Inspector
About The Position
The Fire Inspector performs quality inspections and plan examinations on new and existing buildings as referenced in the North Carolina Fire Code. The position contributes to life safety by obtaining compliance with applicable codes, local ordinances, and accepted standards. The role verifies the maintenance of fire protection equipment, enforces occupancy requirements, reports violations, and prepares written warning notices. It also recommends ways to eliminate hazards, refers code violations to other enforcement agencies, and may initiate legal action to achieve code compliance. Additional duties may include inspecting the storage and use of explosive or flammable materials, issuing operational permits, and reviewing construction plans for compliance with adopted codes and standards. The work takes place indoors and outdoors, with moderate exposure to atmospheric and environmental conditions and frequent exposure to computer screens, files, and phones. Physical requirements may include extended periods of sitting, standing, climbing, or walking; light to moderate lifting and carrying; and crouching, stooping, squatting, crawling, reaching, pushing, or pulling. The role requires adequate vision, hearing, and speech, and may involve frequent interruptions and associated stress, fatigue, or strain.
Requirements
- Possess or prequalify for a valid, up-to-date Standard Level I or Probationary Level II North Carolina Fire Inspector Certification through the North Carolina Department of Insurance.
- Adequate vision, hearing, and speech.
- Ability to perform the physical activities described, including extended sitting, standing, climbing, or walking and light to moderate lifting and carrying.
- Ability to use visual, audio, and other sensory modalities attentively for proofreading, data entry, and tabulating data.
- Ability to work amid frequent interruptions and to hear, understand, and distinguish speech.
- Ability to prepare and understand comprehensive written information in work-related documents.
Nice To Haves
- North Carolina Standard Level III Fire Inspector Certification.
Responsibilities
- Perform inspections and plan examinations of new and existing buildings under the North Carolina Fire Code.
- Verify proper maintenance of fire protection equipment.
- Enforce occupancy requirements, report violations, and prepare written warning notices.
- Recommend measures to eliminate hazards.
- Refer code violations to other enforcement agencies and, when necessary, initiate legal action to achieve code compliance.
- Inspect the storage and use of explosive or flammable materials as needed.
- Issue operational permits as needed.
- Review construction plans for compliance with adopted codes and standards.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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