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Fire Inspector

DOT Code: 373.267-010

Industry: government ser.
Alternate Titles: field inspector

Inspects buildings and equipment to detect fire hazards and enforce local ordinances and state laws: Observes tests of equipment, such as gasoline storage tanks and air compressors, and inspects storage conditions to ensure conformance to fire and safety codes. Issues permits to attest to safe operating conditions. Examines interiors and exteriors of buildings to detect hazardous conditions or violations of fire ordinances and laws. Prepares report of violations or unsafe conditions. Discusses condition with owner or manager and recommends safe methods of storing flammables or other hazardous materials. Informs owner or manager of conditions requiring correction, such as faulty wiring. Issues summons for fire hazards not corrected on subsequent inspection and enforces code when owner refuses to cooperate. Keeps file of inspection records and prepares report of activities. May perform duties of Fire Fighter (any industry) or Fire Captain (government ser.). May collect fees for permits and licenses.

GOE: 11.10.03 STRENGTH: L GED: R4 M3 L4 SVP: 7 DLU: 77