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CLASS DESCRIPTION & INFORMATION
This course provides advanced personnel with the knowledge and skills to meet the minimum job performance requirements outlined in NFPA 1031: Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Inspector and Plan Examiner. It is designed to prepare an individual to conduct advanced level fire and life safety inspections. The class is focused on those who are pursuing a fire prevention related career or who want to establish an advanced understanding of fire inspection related issues. The course delves deeper into the interpretation of applicable codes and standards, covers the procedure involved in various types of inspections and prepares the inspector for the plans review process. It is an advanced level course which covers a wide range of topics some of which are: Inspection Procedure, Building Construction, Occupancy Classification, Site Access and Means of Egress, Fire Protection and Water Supply Systems, Plans Review, and the Storage of Hazardous Materials. Individuals with or without fire service background will benefit from the course.
This course will be held on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 5 PM – 9 PM CST and 8 AM – 4 PM CST.
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