Level 1 & 2 Fire Inspector 1031 Combined
Control + F - To Search Building/Fire Codes
MCO - Mobile Cooking
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Chapter 1: Introduction
Why Do We Do Fire Inspections?
- Fire Prevention/Safer Communities, Minimize Fires, Minimize Deaths & Injuries,
Significant Reduction in property loss due to fire, Safer acts of Fire Operations
- To ensure the building is safe for the occupant, employees and the public
- Fire inspections provide the opportunity to educate business owners on how to best
protect their property, employees and customers
- Provide the Opportunity to update information about the building such as After Hour
Emergency Contacts, Changes in use and any Special Hazards a building may have
What is a Fire Inspection?
- A Visual inspection of a building and property to determine if it complies with
regulations , codes and standards of the jurisdictions.
- Most Jurisdictions buildings don’t have to meet current code standards but must
provide an Acceptable Level of Fire & Life Safety as determined by a competent fire
official.
On a daily basis Fire Inspectors visit Public Buildings such as: Apartments, Condominiums,
Office Buildings, Malls, Warehouses, Factories, Mills, Schools, Hospitals, Churches,
Community Halls, Theaters, Commercial Buildings & any other occupancy Other than a
Private Dwelling. To ensure they are:
Safe From Fire
Fire protection systems are installed, up to date and serviced regularly
Fire Inspectors/Inspections:
★ Must have working knowledge of the current editions of the Fire & Building Codes,
Other documents referenced in those codes. As well as other documents referenced
as well as Local Bylaws & Policies.
★ Inspections are Performed on Complaint or as a regular service to identify and
correct fire hazards and to educate building owners and occupants about fire safety
★ Many Communities are Required by Legislation or Policy to have Documentation of a
regular Inspection of public buildings in their jurisdictions which is
★ Inspections are usually delegated to the Fire Department
★ Dwelling units are usually excluded from Fire Inspection Programs
Dwelling Unit: A Sweet operated as a housekeeping unit, used or intended to be used by
one or more persons and usually containing cooking, eating, living, sleeping and sanitary
facilities.
, Level 1 & 2 Fire Inspector 1031 Combined
The Three E’s:
Education: Can Influence human behaviour by:
● Raise awareness
● Providing information and knowledge
● Encourage desired behaviour
Engineering: Changes in the Environment such as
● Changes to design: Maintenance, Repair & Renovations
● Changes in safety systems: Fire Alarms Systems, Sprinklers & Fire Separations
Enforcement: Usually considered a last resort, when the building owner won't or can’t
proceed to an accepted level of fire safety in the building.
● Code Enforcement is a tool for the fire inspector to use in appropriate
circumstances.
● Licensing, Tickets, Orders and Legal Action
Order: The fire inspector may issue an inspection order to correct a fire and life safety issue.
Inspection orders are often provided for larger or more complex issues, such as replacing
several malfunctioning exit signs, bringing the building up to the current code standards. or
repairing an inoperable fire alarm system. An order can be appealed by the Authority having
Jurisdiction to dictate what is required for the building to meet an acceptable level of Fire &
Life Safety.
- May be appealed within 35 days
- Orders may be issued to persons who provide services
Level of Inspections:
Company Inspections - Firefighters
● Low Occupant Load
● Low Risk Commercial, Multi Residential, and some assembly occupational buildings
Necessary Fire Safety Equipment Accessible
Fire & Life Safety Conditions are met and maintained throughout the building
Fire/Building Code Compliance Inspections - Qualified Fire Inspector
JPR ( Job Performance Requirements ) - NFPA 1031
JPR: A statement that describes a specific job or task, lists the items necessary to complete
the task, and defines measurable or observable outcomes and evaluation areas for the
specific task
Level 1 Fire Inspector:
● Inspecting structures & writing reports
● Identifying the need & method to obtain permits
● Recognize the need for plan approvals
● Investigate complaints & resolve compliance issues
● Identify code and standard requirements
● Participate in legal proceedings as required
● Identify occupancy classifications of a single use facility
, Level 1 & 2 Fire Inspector 1031 Combined
● Calculate the occupant load for a single use facility & post an occupant load sign
● Take corrective action when overcrowding occurs
● Evaluate exiting = Safe to evacuate in an emergency
● Identify the types of construction
● Inspect existing fire prevention systems:
i) Fire Extinguisher
ii) Fire Alarm Systems
iii) Emergency Lights
iv) Sprinkler Systems
● Recognize hazardous conditions
● Compare approved plan
● Verify emergency preparedness is in place
● Inspect fire department access
● Verify proper storage & use of hazardous substances/operations
● Recognize fire growth potential
● Verify water supply for firefighting
Level 2 Fire Inspector: *Most inspections are completed by this level*
● Process permit & plan review applications
● Conduct a site visit to verify compliance with approved plans
● Investigate complex complaints & bring to resolution
● Identify & Calculate the occupant load for a multi use occupancy
● Recommend modifications to codes & Standards
● Determine the height & construction type based off plans
● Evaluate hazardous conditions involving equipment & Operations
● Storage & Handling of Hazardous Materials
● Review the proposed installation of Fire Protection Systems
Codes: Ongoing regulatory documents that provide guidance for ongoing construction and
ongoing operation of buildings
- Two Main Codes in Canada are Building Codes and Fire Codes
- Canadian Building and Fire Codes are considered companion documents and work
together to provide the safety for occupants and the public
- A Rule or Law
Building Codes: Establishes new regulations that govern how new construction, building
alterations, repairs and demolitions are completed. It also establishes minimum
requirements for Safety, Health, Accessibility, Fire & Structural Protection and Energy &
Water Efficiency
Fire Codes: Considered a Maintenance Document generally applies to the ongoing use &
maintenance of existing buildings and facilities. It sets minimum requirements for Health,
Safety and Fire Protection of buildings and facilities in use.
Standards: A documented way of doing something. They contain technical specifications or
other precise criteria designed to be used constantly, as a rule, guideline or definition.
Control + F - To Search Building/Fire Codes
MCO - Mobile Cooking
https://firewiselearningacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/nbc2015_2p.pdf
https://firewiselearningacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/nfc2015_2p-1.pdf
Chapter 1: Introduction
Why Do We Do Fire Inspections?
- Fire Prevention/Safer Communities, Minimize Fires, Minimize Deaths & Injuries,
Significant Reduction in property loss due to fire, Safer acts of Fire Operations
- To ensure the building is safe for the occupant, employees and the public
- Fire inspections provide the opportunity to educate business owners on how to best
protect their property, employees and customers
- Provide the Opportunity to update information about the building such as After Hour
Emergency Contacts, Changes in use and any Special Hazards a building may have
What is a Fire Inspection?
- A Visual inspection of a building and property to determine if it complies with
regulations , codes and standards of the jurisdictions.
- Most Jurisdictions buildings don’t have to meet current code standards but must
provide an Acceptable Level of Fire & Life Safety as determined by a competent fire
official.
On a daily basis Fire Inspectors visit Public Buildings such as: Apartments, Condominiums,
Office Buildings, Malls, Warehouses, Factories, Mills, Schools, Hospitals, Churches,
Community Halls, Theaters, Commercial Buildings & any other occupancy Other than a
Private Dwelling. To ensure they are:
Safe From Fire
Fire protection systems are installed, up to date and serviced regularly
Fire Inspectors/Inspections:
★ Must have working knowledge of the current editions of the Fire & Building Codes,
Other documents referenced in those codes. As well as other documents referenced
as well as Local Bylaws & Policies.
★ Inspections are Performed on Complaint or as a regular service to identify and
correct fire hazards and to educate building owners and occupants about fire safety
★ Many Communities are Required by Legislation or Policy to have Documentation of a
regular Inspection of public buildings in their jurisdictions which is
★ Inspections are usually delegated to the Fire Department
★ Dwelling units are usually excluded from Fire Inspection Programs
Dwelling Unit: A Sweet operated as a housekeeping unit, used or intended to be used by
one or more persons and usually containing cooking, eating, living, sleeping and sanitary
facilities.
, Level 1 & 2 Fire Inspector 1031 Combined
The Three E’s:
Education: Can Influence human behaviour by:
● Raise awareness
● Providing information and knowledge
● Encourage desired behaviour
Engineering: Changes in the Environment such as
● Changes to design: Maintenance, Repair & Renovations
● Changes in safety systems: Fire Alarms Systems, Sprinklers & Fire Separations
Enforcement: Usually considered a last resort, when the building owner won't or can’t
proceed to an accepted level of fire safety in the building.
● Code Enforcement is a tool for the fire inspector to use in appropriate
circumstances.
● Licensing, Tickets, Orders and Legal Action
Order: The fire inspector may issue an inspection order to correct a fire and life safety issue.
Inspection orders are often provided for larger or more complex issues, such as replacing
several malfunctioning exit signs, bringing the building up to the current code standards. or
repairing an inoperable fire alarm system. An order can be appealed by the Authority having
Jurisdiction to dictate what is required for the building to meet an acceptable level of Fire &
Life Safety.
- May be appealed within 35 days
- Orders may be issued to persons who provide services
Level of Inspections:
Company Inspections - Firefighters
● Low Occupant Load
● Low Risk Commercial, Multi Residential, and some assembly occupational buildings
Necessary Fire Safety Equipment Accessible
Fire & Life Safety Conditions are met and maintained throughout the building
Fire/Building Code Compliance Inspections - Qualified Fire Inspector
JPR ( Job Performance Requirements ) - NFPA 1031
JPR: A statement that describes a specific job or task, lists the items necessary to complete
the task, and defines measurable or observable outcomes and evaluation areas for the
specific task
Level 1 Fire Inspector:
● Inspecting structures & writing reports
● Identifying the need & method to obtain permits
● Recognize the need for plan approvals
● Investigate complaints & resolve compliance issues
● Identify code and standard requirements
● Participate in legal proceedings as required
● Identify occupancy classifications of a single use facility
, Level 1 & 2 Fire Inspector 1031 Combined
● Calculate the occupant load for a single use facility & post an occupant load sign
● Take corrective action when overcrowding occurs
● Evaluate exiting = Safe to evacuate in an emergency
● Identify the types of construction
● Inspect existing fire prevention systems:
i) Fire Extinguisher
ii) Fire Alarm Systems
iii) Emergency Lights
iv) Sprinkler Systems
● Recognize hazardous conditions
● Compare approved plan
● Verify emergency preparedness is in place
● Inspect fire department access
● Verify proper storage & use of hazardous substances/operations
● Recognize fire growth potential
● Verify water supply for firefighting
Level 2 Fire Inspector: *Most inspections are completed by this level*
● Process permit & plan review applications
● Conduct a site visit to verify compliance with approved plans
● Investigate complex complaints & bring to resolution
● Identify & Calculate the occupant load for a multi use occupancy
● Recommend modifications to codes & Standards
● Determine the height & construction type based off plans
● Evaluate hazardous conditions involving equipment & Operations
● Storage & Handling of Hazardous Materials
● Review the proposed installation of Fire Protection Systems
Codes: Ongoing regulatory documents that provide guidance for ongoing construction and
ongoing operation of buildings
- Two Main Codes in Canada are Building Codes and Fire Codes
- Canadian Building and Fire Codes are considered companion documents and work
together to provide the safety for occupants and the public
- A Rule or Law
Building Codes: Establishes new regulations that govern how new construction, building
alterations, repairs and demolitions are completed. It also establishes minimum
requirements for Safety, Health, Accessibility, Fire & Structural Protection and Energy &
Water Efficiency
Fire Codes: Considered a Maintenance Document generally applies to the ongoing use &
maintenance of existing buildings and facilities. It sets minimum requirements for Health,
Safety and Fire Protection of buildings and facilities in use.
Standards: A documented way of doing something. They contain technical specifications or
other precise criteria designed to be used constantly, as a rule, guideline or definition.
