Fire Plans Examiner - Code & Life-Safety Review Pro

JAS Pacific Inc; Los Angeles (CA); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

JAS Pacific Inc. is seeking an experienced Fire Plans Examiner in California to review residential, commercial, and multi-family construction plans for compliance with the California Fire Code, Building Code, NFPA standards, and local ordinances.

Ideal candidates hold ICC Fire Plans Examiner certification or California State Fire Marshal certification, with prior municipal or consulting experience in fire/life safety plan reviews.

Qualifications

• Experience reviewing fire/life safety plans for various building types.
• Ability to interpret California Codes, NFPA standards, and local amendments.
• Strong written comments and correction notices with clear rationale.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed fire and life safety plan reviews for residential, commercial, and multi-family projects.
• Review architectural plans, site plans, fire access, means of egress, and occupancy requirements.
• Review fire protection systems within reviewer’s certification scope.
• Ensure compliance with California Codes, NFPA standards, and local amendments.
• Prepare clear, code-supported review comments and notices.
• Follow up reviews to confirm corrections are addressed.
• Research complex code conditions and provide sound interpretations.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, and jurisdictional staff.

Skills

Code interpretation

Fire plans review

California Fire Code

Reading plans

Written communication

Interagency coordination

Education

ICC Fire Plans Examiner certification

California State Fire Marshal certification

Other fire prevention certifications

Tools

Bluebeam Revu

Job description

JAS Pacific Inc. is seeking an experienced Fire Plans Examiner in California to review residential, commercial, and multi-family construction plans for compliance with the California Fire Code, Building Code, NFPA standards, and local ordinances.

Ideal candidates hold ICC Fire Plans Examiner certification or California State Fire Marshal certification, with prior municipal or consulting experience in fire/life safety plan reviews.