CF203-04 Fire Inspector I (70)
Overview
The Fire Inspector I course is designed to provide participants with the foundational knowledge necessary to conduct fire inspections in various settings. This comprehensive program covers the essential kowledge and skills needed to conduct inspections, enforce fire codes, and identify potential hazards in various types of buildings. Participants will learn how to assess building construction, fire protection systems, and emergency planning procedures to ensure public safety and compliance with local, state, and national fire regulations. Upon completion, participants are ready for certification testing and typically prepared to assume entry-level positions in the fire inspection field. This course is based on NFPA 1031: Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Inspector and Plan Examiner.
- Note - Successful completion and passing of certification process with the Tennessee Firefighting Personnel Standards and Education Commission testing does not authorize individuals to conduct inspections within the State of Tennessee as a certified inspector as authorized by the State Fire Marshal’s Office. A separate licensure is needed to meet requirements to perform inspections as set forth by the rules presently adopted by the Fire Marshal’s office.
- Additionally, this course does not address qualifications listed in NFPA 1031 for Fire Inspector II & III or Plans Examiner I & II.
Course Code
CF203-04
Length
70 Hours
Fees
- Please contact TFACA for non-member and/or group pricing.
Pre-Requisites
TN FFC Hazardous Materials Awareness Certification Level
Restrictions
Must be 18 years of age.
Certification
Upon completion student is eligible to test for Fire Inspector I Certification with the TN Firefighting Personnel Standards and Education Commission.
Maximum Class Size
20
Required Student Materials
- IFSTA Fire Inspection & Code Enforcement 8th Ed.
- 2018 NFPA 101 Life Safety Code (Or current edition used in jurisdiction)
- 2018 International Fire Code (Or current edition used in jurisdiction)
- 2018 International Building Code (Or current edition used in jurisdiction)
References
None
Course Objectives
- Learn behavior expected of a Fire Inspector 1
- Learn the tools of a Fire Inspector 1
- Learn the inspection and reporting techniques of a Fire Inspector 1
- Learn the use of codes and standards typically assigned to a Fire Inspector 1
Other Notes
None