Fire Inspector: Elevate Life-Safety & Code Compliance

charlottenc; United States; On-site; USD 43,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Charlotte is seeking a Fire Inspector to perform quality inspections and plan examinations under the North Carolina Fire Code, contributing to life safety and compliance with adopted codes and standards. The role focuses on verifying equipment maintenance, enforcing occupancy requirements, and reporting violations to promote public safety.

Applicants should have NC Fire Inspector certifications as specified, with level III preferred; the position requires working in indoor/outdoor

Qualifications

• Standard Level I or Probationary Level II North Carolina Fire Inspector Certification.
• NC Standard Level III Fire Inspector Certification is preferred; Level I/Prob II required.

Responsibilities

• Verify proper maintenance of fire protection equipment and enforce occupancy requirements.
• Report violations and prepare written warning notices to ensure code compliance.
• Make recommendations to eliminate hazards and coordinate with other enforcement agencies when needed.
• Inspect storage and use of explosive or flammable materials, issue permits, and review construction plans for code compliance.

Job description

The City of Charlotte is seeking a Fire Inspector to perform quality inspections and plan examinations under the North Carolina Fire Code, contributing to life safety and compliance with adopted codes and standards. The role focuses on verifying equipment maintenance, enforcing occupancy requirements, and reporting violations to promote public safety.

Applicants should have NC Fire Inspector certifications as specified, with level III preferred; the position requires working in indoor/outdoor