A fire inspector is a person who examines plans or structures to determine if they meet applicable fire codes and other laws. They may be state, county or municipal employees or may work for a private company, such as an insurance underwriter or other investigators.
The types of duties vary greatly, depending upon whether it is a public or private employer, whether it is in a fire service or building department, and other factors.
the house inspector said there was a short circuit in my computer.
Many states automatically appoint the local Chief of the Fire Department to be a Fire Inspector, so that would be one way. However, there are other states where only a trained, certified and qualified individual can act as a fire inspector. In that case, you would need to take the necessary training, obtain a certification, then work under the supervision of another qualified inspector until you are deemed qualified. In the USA there is an NFPA standard, 1031, which describes the basic requirements for competence as a fire inspector or plans reviewer. Some fire academies offer training courses to meet these requirements. Basic Fire Inspector training should be expected to take about 50 hours of classroom time, plus field trips, homework, and sample inspections.
Potential dangers include the risk of the illegal charges causing a fire hazard, such as faulty wiring or flammable materials. The fire inspector should document and report the findings to the appropriate authorities for further investigation and enforcement of regulations.
Available jobs for the fire service include fire fighter, inspector, marshall, investigation, and communication/education.
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Some firefighters rise in the ranks to become fire officers. Others branch out into various specialties. For example, some municipalities employ a former firefighter as a Fire Inspector or a Building Inspector or a Plans Inspector. Other firefighters become professional arson investigators, public safety educators, work in the Fire Marshal's office. There are also private-sector jobs as inspectors, investigators and adjustors for insurance companies, fire equipment installation and maintenance, and various type of fire-science or fire-safety consulting.
Fire doors are typically required for loft conversions to ensure safety in case of a fire. The requirement may depend on building regulations and local codes. It is important to consult with a building inspector or a professional to determine if fire doors are necessary for your specific project.
Rome had the first reported firefighters and inspector, insurances came about in England during the 1600's
That answer depends solely upon your local fire-code. The fire Marshall sets the requirements by a locality based approach. Visit your city fire inspector for details.
The electrical inspector will make this decision as to what circuits should be replaced.
Contact your local electrical inspector to be sure but I would say the answer is no.
Yes, in fact it is important to contact the AHJ about the NEC if there are any questions on how it might be locally interpreted. The local rules will determine if there is a fire inspector, building inspector, wiring inspector or the state fire marshal's office that would be the appropriate AHJ for your facility. You could start by calling the local building officials who issue permits.