Fire Prevention & Life Safety Inspector

City of La Porte; La Porte (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

City of La Porte seeks an experienced Fire Inspector to enforce fire codes and inspect commercial, industrial, multi-family, and residential occupancies. You will investigate complaints and educate the public on fire and life safety, ensuring compliance with adopted codes and regulations.

Under the Fire Marshal, you will review permits, inspect building safety systems, and coordinate with contractors and the public.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year experience in fire prevention, fire inspections, code enforcement, fire protection systems, or a closely related field preferred.
• Working knowledge of the International Fire Code and applicable NFPA standards.
• Experience conducting inspections and interacting with the public is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review permits and building fire plans as needed before issuance for compliance with City, State, and Federal rules and regulations.
• Reviews include all aspects of building construction and building safety systems such as sprinkler, standpipe, alarm, HVAC, kitchen hood and extinguishment systems and emergency operation equipment.
• Review complaints and construction issues in the field for the Fire Marshal.
• Assist the public with code questions and interpretations.
• Review applications for development permits to ensure compliance with City guidelines.
• Keep accurate records of permit applications, plan review comments, and plan review resubmissions.
• Communicate with the public, contractors, Architects, Engineers, and others to provide information concerning codes.
• Monitor contractors to ensure they are properly licensed by the State of Texas to perform the work.
• May assist in Fire Investigations, EOC Operations and Fire Inspections as required.

Skills

Fire prevention

Fire inspections

Code enforcement

IFC NFPA knowledge

Public interaction

Office software

Job description

City of La Porte seeks an experienced Fire Inspector to enforce fire codes and inspect commercial, industrial, multi-family, and residential occupancies. You will investigate complaints and educate the public on fire and life safety, ensuring compliance with adopted codes and regulations.

Under the Fire Marshal, you will review permits, inspect building safety systems, and coordinate with contractors and the public.