Fire Code Inspector - Life-Safety & Compliance

Cities, Inc.; Panama City, Northern (FL, KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Cities, Inc. seeks a Fire Inspector to conduct inspections and plan reviews ensuring compliance with fire and building codes.

The role includes field inspections of various structures, plan review coordination for new construction, investigation of life safety complaints, and annual inspections of businesses. Responsibilities also cover reviewing fire alarm reports, conducting water-flow calculations, and preparing diverse reports.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the principles, methods and techniques used in fire code inspections.
• Knowledge of building and fire code enforcement principles.
• Knowledge of current and accepted fire prevention, firefighting, rescue, emergency medical, and hazardous materials procedures.
• Knowledge of emergency medical protocols, principles, and standards.
• Knowledge of fire and emergency response equipment, tools, and vehicles.
• Knowledge of department and city policies and procedures and related federal, state, and local guidelines.
• Knowledge of city streets and geography.
• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
• Skill in operating emergency vehicles and equipment.
• Skill in the analysis of problems and the development and implementation of solutions.
• Skill in the preparation of clear and precise administrative reports.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Conducts field inspections of permitted development to ensure compliance with all codes and ordinances; conducts field inspections of residential, multi-family, or commercial structures.
• Reviews and analyzes building site plans to determine compliance with codes and ordinances; receives applications and coordinates plan reviews for new construction and renovations.
• Investigates life safety code violation complaints from the public.
• Performs annual inspections of new and existing businesses.
• Inspects and reviews permitting for special events venues to ensure compliance with life safety codes.
• Reviews fire alarm run reports and follows-up with service companies to ensure compliance.
• Conducts water flow calculations for fire suppression systems.
• Prepares a variety of regular and special reports.
• Performs firefighting duties as needed.
• Performs related duties.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Problem solving

Report writing

Emergency vehicle operation

Analysis of problems

Administrative reports

Job description

Cities, Inc. seeks a Fire Inspector to conduct inspections and plan reviews ensuring compliance with fire and building codes.

The role includes field inspections of various structures, plan review coordination for new construction, investigation of life safety complaints, and annual inspections of businesses. Responsibilities also cover reviewing fire alarm reports, conducting water-flow calculations, and preparing diverse reports.