Fire Code Inspector — Life Safety & Compliance

City-of-Elgin-1; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Elgin seeks an experienced Fire Code Inspector to join the Elgin Fire Department. You will inspect buildings and facilities for fire code and life safety compliance, evaluate fire protection systems, and document findings for enforcement.

Role requires strong communication, coordination with agencies, and the ability to apply local and state regulations. Night/weekend work with notice may be required; certification in relevant inspector programs is preferred.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of fire and life safety codes and standards as adopted by City of Elgin.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to coordinate with internal/external agencies.
• Ability to identify violations and document findings during inspections.
• Must understand and apply local, state, and national regulations related to fire code.

Responsibilities

• Inspect buildings, structures, facilities, sites, and suppression systems for fire code compliance.
• Evaluate fire protection systems and egress elements in accordance with code requirements.
• Assess storage and handling of hazardous materials and related processes.
• Verify construction documents to ensure life safety systems meet code requirements.
• Document water flow test results for fire hydrants and prepare written reports.

Skills

Fire code inspections

Communication

Documentation

Plan review

Legal action awareness

Tools

Computer

Job description

City of Elgin seeks an experienced Fire Code Inspector to join the Elgin Fire Department. You will inspect buildings and facilities for fire code and life safety compliance, evaluate fire protection systems, and document findings for enforcement.

Role requires strong communication, coordination with agencies, and the ability to apply local and state regulations. Night/weekend work with notice may be required; certification in relevant inspector programs is preferred.