Inspect buildings and equipment to detect fire hazards and enforce state and local regulations.
<ul><li>Conduct inspections and acceptance testing of newly installed fire protection systems.</li><li>Inspect 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.</li><li>Conduct fire code compliance follow-ups to ensure that corrective actions have been taken in cases where violations were found.</li><li>Inspect 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.</li><li>Write detailed reports of fire inspections performed, fire code violations observed, and corrective recommendations offered.</li><li>Identify corrective actions necessary to bring properties into compliance with applicable fire codes, laws, regulations, and standards, and explain these measures to property owners or their representatives.</li><li>Inspect and test fire protection or fire detection systems to verify that such systems are installed in accordance with appropriate laws, codes, ordinances, regulations, and standards.</li><li>Develop or review fire exit plans.</li><li>Attend training classes to maintain current knowledge of fire prevention, safety, and firefighting procedures.</li><li>Review blueprints and plans for new or remodeled buildings to ensure the structures meet fire safety codes.</li><li>Inspect liquefied petroleum installations, storage containers, and transportation and delivery systems for compliance with fire laws.</li><li>Present and explain fire code requirements and fire prevention information to architects, contractors, attorneys, engineers, developers, fire service personnel, and the general public.</li><li>Conduct fire exit drills to monitor and evaluate evacuation procedures.</li><li>Testify in court regarding fire code and fire safety issues.</li><li>Teach public education programs on fire safety and prevention.</li><li>Recommend changes to fire prevention, inspection, and fire code endorsement procedures.</li></ul>