Fire Plans Examiner: Life-Safety & Code Compliance

City of Baltimore, Department of Planning; United States; On-site; USD 84,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Baltimore City Fire Department is seeking a Fire Plans Reviewer to ensure plans comply with Fire and Building codes. The role includes inspecting residences, new construction, and commercial facilities to enforce Fire/Life Safety standards.

The position requires high school completion, three years of related inspection experience, and active certifications such as ICC Fire Plans Examiner or equivalent. A Maryland driver’s license is required, with a Baltimore City permit eligibility.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited high school or possess a GED.
• Three years' experience reviewing Architectural Plans and Fire Protection Shop Drawings; or conducting inspections for compliance with Fire/Life Safety Codes and building codes; and conducting moderately complex inspections related to construction projects.
• Must have Maryland Class C Noncommercial driver's license or equivalent and eligible to obtain a Baltimore City driver’s permit; provisional licenses are not acceptable.
• Must maintain ICC/NFP/MFRI certifications: ICC Fire Plans Examiner, ICC Buildings Plans Examiner, NFPA Fire Plans Examiner or MFRI Plans Examiner II, or MFRI Fire Inspector III or equivalent.
• Note: changes in certification standards require maintaining equivalent licensure to continue employment.

Responsibilities

• Review plans to ensure compliance with Fire and Building codes.
• Inspect residences, multiple dwellings, new construction, rehabilitation projects, commercial and industrial establishments to enforce applicable laws.
• Work under general supervision with no supervisory duties.
• Maintain documentation and prepare concise reports related to permits and inspections.

Skills

Fire codes knowledge

Blueprint interpretation

Report writing

Team collaboration

Oral and written communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

ICC Fire Plans Examiner certification

ICC Buildings Plans Examiner certification

NFPA Fire Plans Examiner certification

MFRI Plans Examiner II

MFRI Fire Inspector III

Tools

Blueprints

Job description

Baltimore City Fire Department is seeking a Fire Plans Reviewer to ensure plans comply with Fire and Building codes. The role includes inspecting residences, new construction, and commercial facilities to enforce Fire/Life Safety standards.

The position requires high school completion, three years of related inspection experience, and active certifications such as ICC Fire Plans Examiner or equivalent. A Maryland driver’s license is required, with a Baltimore City permit eligibility.