Sprinkler Inspector - Fire Code Compliance Pro

Fire Safety and Protection; Beltsville (MD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life/AD&D

Long Term Disability

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Holidays & floating holiday

Medical, Dental, Vision

HSA / FSA Plans

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Fire Safety and Protection (FSP) is a leading provider of life safety solutions across the U.S. and Canada. This role focuses on inspecting, testing, and maintaining fire sprinkler systems to ensure code compliance and protect people and property in buildings.

The Sprinkler Inspector collaborates with owners, facility managers, and fire departments, maintaining thorough records and delivering clear inspection reports, trainings, and recommendations for repairs or upgrades as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with specialized training in fire sprinkler systems and inspection.
• NICET certification may be required.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills are essential.
• Ability to analyze technical data and reports.

Responsibilities

• Inspecting and testing fire sprinkler systems in accordance with local, state, and national codes and standards.
• Identifying deficiencies and making recommendations for repairs or upgrades to bring the system up to code.
• Providing reports and documentation of inspection results to building owners, facility managers, and fire departments.
• Working with technicians to ensure that repairs and upgrades are completed in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Ensuring that fire sprinkler systems are in compliance with all applicable regulations, including those related to water pressure, valve operation, and sprinkler head coverage.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of inspection results, repair work, and equipment maintenance.
• Providing training and education to building owners, facility managers, and employees on fire sprinkler systems, emergency procedures, and evacuation protocols.
• Investigating false alarms and developing strategies to reduce the frequency of false alarms.
• Staying up to date with changes in fire codes and standards and recommending changes to fire sprinkler systems as needed.
• Working with fire departments to coordinate emergency response procedures and provide assistance during emergencies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

NICET certification (preferred/required)

Job description

Fire Safety and Protection (FSP) is a leading provider of life safety solutions across the U.S. and Canada. This role focuses on inspecting, testing, and maintaining fire sprinkler systems to ensure code compliance and protect people and property in buildings.

The Sprinkler Inspector collaborates with owners, facility managers, and fire departments, maintaining thorough records and delivering clear inspection reports, trainings, and recommendations for repairs or upgrades as needed.