Fire Plans Examiner: Plan Review & Code Compliance

San Bernardino County; San Bernardino (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

San Bernardino County Fire Protection District, Office of the Fire Marshal, seeks Fire Plans Examiners to assess and review complex fire protection plans for new construction and tenant improvements. You will read blueprints, interpret codes, and verify fire system plans for compliance across sites.

The role requires knowledge of Fire Codes, coordination with engineers and inspectors, and the ability to communicate technical requirements clearly.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of paid work experience in fire prevention inspections and plan review.
• Fifteen (15) semester units in Fire Science, Fire Safety, Building Inspection Technology, Engineering, Architecture or related fields.
• An Associate degree or higher may substitute for up to one year of experience.
• CSFM Fire Inspector 1A/1B/1C or Plans Examiner certificates are ideal.

Responsibilities

• Review and coordinate complex fire protection plan reviews for new construction and tenant improvements.
• Read and interpret building plans and blueprints to ensure code compliance.
• Verify construction and fire protection system plans for adherence to Fire Codes and Ordinances.
• Communicate findings and requirements to applicants and reviewers.

Skills

Fire codes knowledge

Plan review

Building plan interpretation

Communication

Education

Fire Science coursework

Job description

San Bernardino County Fire Protection District, Office of the Fire Marshal, seeks Fire Plans Examiners to assess and review complex fire protection plans for new construction and tenant improvements. You will read blueprints, interpret codes, and verify fire system plans for compliance across sites.

The role requires knowledge of Fire Codes, coordination with engineers and inspectors, and the ability to communicate technical requirements clearly.