Job Specification
FIRE PREVENTION SPECIALIST
DEFINITION
Under direction inspects buildings and premises to identify and
eliminate fire hazards and enforce the provisions of relevant fire
safety codes and related regulations; does related work as required.
NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes
only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties
listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the
job may not be listed.
EXAMPLES OF WORK:
Inspects various buildings, structures, and premises to identify and
eliminate fire hazards.
In accordance with established regulations, guidelines, standards,
and procedures, and schedules, inspects buildings classified as
High-rise and Life Hazard Use for compliance with the Uniform Fire
Safety Code.
Inspects fire extinguishing and fire protection equipment to ensure
that it is operable and prepares reports identifying any deficiencies.
Observes tests of fire prevention or protection equipment in plants
where explosive or flammable materials are processed or stored.
Observes tests of equipment and inspects storage conditions to
ensure conformance to fire and safety codes.
Notes and investigates unsafe conditions and practices which
might cause or increase fire hazards.
May instruct employees of business establishments in fire safety
practices.
Inspects buildings of six or more stories, used for human occupancy,
to ensure that they are equipped with standpipes installed in
accordance with applicable regulations.
Reports findings to the Fire Official utilizing authorized forms and
detailing violations and corrective action.
Inspects areas in which flammable or combustible materials are
stored and reports, or takes steps to correct, undesirable conditions.
Serves penalty notices, orders, rulings, and other legal process,
including notices of violation.
Ensures that automatic fire alarm systems, when required, are
present, operable, and properly maintained in accordance with
pertinent regulations.
Inspects buildings for proper and adequate means of egress
as determined by use, design, and layout.
Ensures all means of egress are accessible, safe, properly
equipped and maintained, and meet the requirements of the
New Jersey Uniform Fire Code or other relevant codes or
ordinances.
Ensures that all exit and information signs are properly displayed and
maintained and meet the requirements of the New Jersey Uniform Fire
Code with regard to location, illumination, height, and so forth.
Reinspects buildings, structures, and premises that have been
identified as having violation(s) of applicable fire codes, and that
constitute imminent hazard to the health, safety, or welfare of the
occupants or intended occupants, firefighters, or the general public,
for abatement of said violation(s).
Reinspects buildings, structures, or premises within a prescribed time
after they have been cited for violations to determine that violations have
been properly and completely abated.
Issues penalty notices for fire hazards not abated on subsequent
inspection.
Examines interiors and exteriors of buildings, structures, and
premises to detect hazardous conditions or violations of fire
regulations and laws.
Prepares reports of violations and penalty orders.
Discusses conditions with owner or agent and recommends safe
methods of storing flammable or other hazardous materials.
Informs owner or agent of conditions requiring correction such
as deficient egress facilities, improper fire protection equipment
and faulty wiring, and issues violation notices.
Explains the New Jersey Uniform Fire Code and regulations to
owners and provides advice on how to abate existing violations.
Ensures permit applications are obtained where Code requires and
performs inspections on uses related to the permit.
Performs inspections to ensure compliance with conditions of permits
issued by the Fire Official.
Works closely with the Fire Official, fire department, and
municipal officials in interpreting/applying the NJ Uniform Fire
Code and ensuring construction permits are obtained where
necessary.
Prepares and files inspection reports.
Prepares and serves violation notices and orders.
Investigates complaints of alleged fire code violations and provides
reports on findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
Investigates fires to determine origin, cause, and speed.
Maintains file of inspection records, prepares reports of activities,
and coordinates activities with other officials responsible for ensuring
fire and life safety.
Prepares and maintains inspection records of actions taken,
violations found, progress made, and other conditions observed.
Takes photographs pertinent to assignments.
May perform building inspections to identify health and safety violations.
Gives testimony in court and at hearings and acts as a witness when
required
May speak before civic, school, and community organizations/groups
to encourage use of fire prevention methods by community residents.
May give talks/demonstrations to adults and/or children on appropriate
fire safety procedures in the home, school, or other buildings.
Prepares clear, sound, accurate, and comprehensive reports of
inspections and other reports containing findings, conclusions,
and recommendations.
Maintains essential records and files.
Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic
and/or manual recording and information systems used by the
agency, office, or related units.
REQUIREMENTS:
LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION
Possession of a current, valid Fire Inspector Certification issued by
the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs.
NOTE: Applicants who possess the higher level certification as a
Fire Official are considered to have met the above certification
requirement.
NOTE: Appointees may be required by some jurisdictions to possess
a license as an Inspector Hotels and Multiple Dwellings, issued by the
New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, when assigned to a
municipality approved to conduct cyclical inspections of multiple
dwellings in conjunction with the State Local Cooperative Housing
Inspection Program (SLCHIP).
Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in
New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee
mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of basic fire prevention measures required in residential,
commercial, industrial, and other buildings/structures.
Knowledge of laws, rules, and regulations concerning all types of
fire prevention measures.
Knowledge of practices/procedures of fire code enforcement.
Knowledge of fire safety systems of buildings and uses including
but not limited to means of egress, fire suppression systems,
fire alarm systems, and methods for limiting flame spread,
flammability, or combustibility of materials.
Knowledge of the safe use and maintenance of facilities,
buildings, and the uses of such structures which are subject to
the NJ Uniform Fire Code.
Knowledge of safe handling of materials which pose a fire hazard.
Knowledge of standards for installation of fire detection, fire
alarm, and suppression systems.
Knowledge of requirements for means of egress including exit,
access, exit discharge, and exit signs.
Knowledge of requirements of the NJ Uniform Fire Code regulating
use/occupancy of buildings.
Knowledge of procedures used in inspection/evaluation of
buildings/structures for fire hazards and fire safety.
Knowledge of code requirements related to fire ratings of
structural components, arrangement, sizing, protection of means
of egress, and flame spread.
Knowledge of operation and maintenance of smoke detectors and
alarms.
Ability to comprehend and interpret basic laws and regulations.
Ability to make inspections to determine hazardous conditions.
Ability to recognize existing/potential fire safety hazards, call
these to the attention of the proper persons, and prepare
detailed reports thereon.
Ability to act as a witness in hearings and court procedures and
give testimony under oath.
Ability to establish cooperative work relationships with local
police, fire officials, owners, agents, tenants, and other
interested individuals.
Ability to make required field visits, inspections, and investigations.
Ability to prepare inspection reports in accord with established
procedures/guidelines.
Ability to maintain essential records and files.
Ability to prepare correspondence relating to the work of the
agency.
Ability to prepare clear, technically sound, accurate, and
informative reports containing findings, conclusions, and
recommendations.
Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual
recording and information systems used by the agency, office,
or related units.
Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in
English sufficiently to perform duties of this position. American
Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable
forms of communication.
Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long
as they can perform essential functions of the job with or without
reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be
made because it would cause the employer undue hardship,
such persons may not be eligible.
This job specification is applicable to the following title code: | | Job
Spec
Code | Variant | State,
Local or
Common | Class of
Service | Work
Week | State
Class
Code | Local
Class
Code | Salary
Range | Note | | 06356 | | L | N | | N/A | 14 | | - |
This job specification is for local government use only.
Salary range is only applicable to state government.
Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.
2/13/2018 |
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