Certified Fire & Life-Safety Inspector

Charlotte, North Carolina; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 43,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Charlotte is seeking a Fire Inspector to perform quality inspections and plans examinations in accordance with the North Carolina Fire Code. The role involves ensuring life safety by enforcing codes and standards, maintaining fire protection equipment, and reporting violations.

Responsibilities include reviewing construction plans, issuing permits, and coordinating with other agencies to achieve code compliance.

Qualifications

• Standard Level I or Probationary Level II Fire Inspector Certification is required in NC.
• A Level III certification is preferred but not required.
• Candidates must meet the NC Fire Inspector certification prerequisites and prequalify before hiring.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality inspections and plans examinations on new and existing buildings per the NC Fire Code.
• Verify maintenance of fire protection equipment and enforce occupancy requirements.
• Review plans for construction compliance and reference code violations to other agencies as needed.
• Prepare written warning notices and initiate action to achieve code compliance.

Skills

Fire code enforcement

Plan examinations

Inspection procedures

Written communication

Education

NC Standard Level I Fire Inspector Certification

NC Probationary Level II Fire Inspector Certification

NC Standard Level III Fire Inspector Certification (preferred)

Job description

City of Charlotte is seeking a Fire Inspector to perform quality inspections and plans examinations in accordance with the North Carolina Fire Code. The role involves ensuring life safety by enforcing codes and standards, maintaining fire protection equipment, and reporting violations.

Responsibilities include reviewing construction plans, issuing permits, and coordinating with other agencies to achieve code compliance.