Occupational Employment Statistics
33-2021 Fire Inspectors and Investigators
Inspect buildings to detect fire hazards and enforce local ordinances and State laws, or investigate and gather facts to determine cause of fires and explosions.
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Minnesota
| 160 | 34 | $41.73/hr | $25.26/hr | $29.96/hr | $39.70/hr | $49.28/hr | $56.41/hr |
| Trade, Transportation and Utilities | N/A | N/A |
| Professional and Business Services | N/A | N/A |
| Public Administration | 120 | $44.08/hr |
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Write detailed reports of fire inspections performed, fire code violations observed, and corrective recommendations offered.
- Conduct fire code compliance follow-ups to ensure that corrective actions have been taken in cases where violations were found.
- Issue permits for public assemblies.
- Develop or review fire exit plans.
- Conduct fire code compliance follow-ups to ensure that corrective actions have been taken in cases where violations were found.
- Review blueprints and plans for new or remodeled buildings to ensure the structures meet fire safety codes.