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.
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN
| 140 | 22 | $40.20/hr | $32.57/hr | $37.66/hr | $38.19/hr | $43.41/hr | $50.31/hr |
Public Administration | 170 | $38.19/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.