HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - No. 92-24RESOLUTION NO. 92-24
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A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL
APPROVING THE REVISED CLASS SPECIFICATIONS
FOR FIRE INSPECTOR
RESOLVED, that the Lodi City Council does hereby approve the
revised class specifications for Fire Inspector, as shown on Exhibit A
attached hereto.
Dated: February 5, 1992
I hereby certify that Resolution No. 92-24 was passed and
adopted by the Lodi City Council in a regular meeting held February 5,
1992 by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members - Hinchman, Pennino, Sieglock, Snider
and Pinkerton (Mayor)
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
Alice M. Reimche
City Clerk
92-24
RES9224/TXTA.02J
February 5, 1992
CITY OF LODI
FIRE INSPECTOR
DEFINITION:
Under direction, performs fire inspection, investigation and prevention
activities; enforces fire codes, laws and regulations relating to fire
protection, prevention and safety; performs related work as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
This is a journey level classification which performs varied facility
inspections to ensure compliance with fire and life safety codes. It is
distinguished from the building inspection classes in that the duties relate
specifically to fire and life safety code enforcement. It is further
distinguished from the fire suppression classes in that this class provides
support only in the code enforcement and fire investigation areas.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
Duties may include but are not limited to the following:
Conducts inspections of new construction, remodeled, and various other
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structures to ensure compliance with fire, life safety and related codes
and ordinances.
Periodically inspects hospitals, convalescent and retirement homes and child
care facilities.
Inspects fire escapes, emergency exits, fire and smoke alarms and sprinkler
systems and other equipment to promote fire safety and prevention.
Investigates fires involving loss of life, arson, extensive property loss,
fires of undetermined origin, investigates citizen complaints of
violations of fire codes and regulations and takes corrective action.
Advises developers, contractors, property owners and the public in matters
related to fire prevention, code enforcement, and hazardous material
storage and disposal; reviews applications and issues permits for gas tank
storage, pyrotechnics, high -hazard storage, blasting; interprets codes and
regulations and explains permit programs and compliance conditions.
Meets with industrial, business, school and hospital representatives to
promote cooperation on fire prevention measures and speaks to various
civic and professional organizations to promote fire safety and prevention
activities.
Maintains accurate records; prepares correspondence, fire reports, procedures
and other written materials.
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of:
Federal, state and local codes, ordinances and regulations relating to fire and
life safety, hazardous materials storage and disposal and building construction.
Principles and methods used in building construction.
Fire protection, detection and suppression systems, materials and equipment.
Business mathematics related to calculating fire protection and suppression
system requirements.
Fire inspection practices and methods, including techniques for dealing with
the public in stressful situations.
Skill to:
Perform thorough and accurate facility inspections for code enforcement
purposes.
Interpret and apply complex codes and regulations.
Read and interpret plans and specifications.
Investigate complaints, evaluate alternatives and make appropriate
recommendations for problem resolution.
Deal courteously and communicate effectively with property owners, contractors,
and other contacted in the course of work.
Maintain accurate records and prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence
and other written materials.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination equivalent to education and experience that would likely
provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical
combination is:
Education:
Equivalent to completion of high school.
Experience:
Three years of experience in firefighting, fire safety inspection, building
inspection and plan checking, or a closely related field.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES:
Possession of a valid Driver's License (Class C) issued from the California
Department of Motor Vehicles.
3 -.'HER REQUIREMENTS:
";'`.l:ingness to participate in the Lodi Fire Department Physical Fitness Program.