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Fire Inspectors

SOC 33-2021.01

Inspect buildings and equipment to detect fire hazards and enforce state and local regulations.

Zone 3 Protective Service

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Active Listening

3.9

Critical Thinking

3.9

Judgment and Decision Making

3.8

Speaking

3.6

Quality Control Analysis

3.6

Reading Comprehension

3.2

Writing

3.2

Complex Problem Solving

3.2

Knowledge Areas 8

Public Safety and Security

4.7

Customer and Personal Service

4.2

Law and Government

4.0

Building and Construction

4.0

English Language

3.7

Education and Training

3.7

Computers and Electronics

3.1

Administration and Management

2.9

Key Tasks

1Conduct inspections and acceptance testing of newly installed fire protection systems.

2Inspect buildings to locate hazardous conditions and fire code violations, such as accumulations of combustible material, electrical wiring problems, and inadequate or non-functional fire exits.

3Conduct fire code compliance follow-ups to ensure that corrective actions have been taken in cases where violations were found.

4Inspect properties that store, handle, and use hazardous materials to ensure compliance with laws, codes, and regulations, and issue hazardous materials permits to facilities found in compliance.

5Write detailed reports of fire inspections performed, fire code violations observed, and corrective recommendations offered.

Also Known As

Building Inspector Code Official Deputy Fire Marshal Fire Alarm Inspector Fire Code Inspector Fire Equipment Inspector Fire Extinguisher Inspector Fire Extinguisher Sprinkler Inspector Fire Hazard Inspector Fire Inspector