This document outlines the duties and responsibilities of an Inspector I according to NFPA® 1031 standards. It discusses how an Inspector I should conduct inspections, including preparing for inspections, following basic inspection procedures, performing follow-up inspections, and managing complaints. It also covers how Inspector Is should handle administrative duties, interpersonal communication, and participate in emergency planning. The goal is to explain the role of an Inspector I in relation to proper inspection procedures.

1. Fire Inspection and Code
Enforcement
8th Edition
Chapter 16 — Inspection Procedures

2. Lesson Goal
‣ After completing this lesson, the student
shall be able to explain the duties of an
Inspector I in relation to inspection
procedures.

3. ‣ Upon successful completion of this lesson, the student shall be
able to
‣ Explain the duties of an Inspector I. [NFPA® 1031, 4.2.1]
‣ Describe components of interpersonal communication.
[NFPA® 1031, 4.2.1]
‣ Describe the basic administrative duties of an Inspector I.
[NFPA® 1031, 4.2.1]
‣ Describe the preparation required before an inspection.
[NFPA® 1031, 4.2.1]
‣ Explain basic inspection procedures. [NFPA® 1031, 4.2.1]
‣ Explain the role of an Inspector I in follow-up inspections.
[NFPA® 1031, 4.2.1]
‣ Identify ways an Inspector I will participate in emergency planning. [NFPA® 1031,
4.3.10]
‣ Describe the complaint management process.
[NFPA® 1031, 4.2.4]
Learning Objectives

4. Section Outline Pages Text Pages
Section I: Inspection Procedures 16-4 689-690
Section II: Interpersonal Communication 16-6 690-695
Section III: Administrative Duties 16-18 695-698
Section IV: Inspection Preparation 16-28 698-702
Section V: Inspection Procedures 16-37 702-715
Section VI: Follow-Up Inspections 16-58 715-716
Section VII: Emergency Planning and
Preparedness
16-60 716-722
Section VIII: Complaint Management 16-74 722-724
Section IX: Summary and Review 16-78 727
Chapter Content