Fire safety inspector
Protective services
Level 4 -
Assessing the level of fire safety in built environments.
Reference: OCC0746
Status:
SOC 2020 sub unit groups:
- 3582/02 Fire safety managers and officers
- 3313/99 Fire service officers (watch manager and below) n.e.c.
- 3581/99 Inspectors of standards and regulations n.e.c.
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Employers involved in creating the standard:
Fire and Rescue Services: London, South Yorkshire, Shropshire, Dorset and Wiltshire, Hertfordshire, Essex, Merseyside, Nottinghamshire, Surrey, South Wales, Devon and Somerset, Avon, Suffolk, West Midlands, Hampshire & Isle of Wight, Royal Berkshire, Cornwall, Cambridgeshire, Tyne and Wear. Training Providers/Others: IFE, XACT, Fire Service College, KP Hughes & Associates, SFJ NFCC
Summary
The occupation of Fire Safety Inspector can be found in the Fire and Rescue sector. The fire and rescue sector is formed of three elements, prevention, protection and response. The occupation of fire safety inspector is a specialist role within the protection element, linking closely with the other two elements of prevention and response.
The broad purpose of the occupation is to assess the level of fire safety in the built environment in their area and instigate improvements, where necessary, to preserve life, to reduce damage to property and the environment and to support economic growth.
In their daily work, an employee in this occupation interacts effectively with partner agencies, particularly local regulatory services teams to join up enforcement work.
- They work with external stakeholders within the community.
- They attend internal and external meetings with stakeholders, such as Safety Advisory Groups, and investigate complaints regarding fire safety in commercial premises.
- The also exchange information effectively with operational crews, prevention teams and partner agencies to ensure an integrated approach to the management of fire risk.
They will also provide support and technical expertise to colleagues and other departments, including mentoring and training, to ensure effective sharing of knowledge.
An employee in this occupation will be responsible for providing advice, participating in consultations, the enforcement of legislation relating to fire safety and supporting investigations and prosecutions. Fire Safety Inspectors inspect complex premises and support businesses by giving advice on how to comply with regulations. Fire Safety Inspectors work at supervisory/managerial level within the fire sector, but they may not necessarily supervise or manage others.
Employers involved in creating the standard:
Fire and Rescue Services: London, South Yorkshire, Shropshire, Dorset and Wiltshire, Hertfordshire, Essex, Merseyside, Nottinghamshire, Surrey, South Wales, Devon and Somerset, Avon, Suffolk, West Midlands, Hampshire & Isle of Wight, Royal Berkshire, Cornwall, Cambridgeshire, Tyne and Wear. Training Providers/Others: IFE, XACT, Fire Service College, KP Hughes & Associates, SFJ NFCC
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Knowledge, skills and behaviours (KSBs)
Duties
Duty D1
Carry out Fire Safety inspections/audits of premises in line with current fire safety legislation
Duty D2
Enforce Fire Safety legislation in accordance with organisational policy, to include collecting/providing evidence, where appropriate
Duty D3
Gather, process and share information with other FRS personnel and external partners relevant to their safety or where it may assist in the performance of their duties.
Duty D4
Identify premises, individuals and groups which represent levels of high risk and use that information to inform their organisational risk targeted activities
Duty D5
Examine and respond to consultations and submissions from external stakeholders and provide advice in order to determine compliance with statutory codes of practice and other fire safety related legislation with applicable time constraints. Submissions and consultations could include: planning, building regulations, House(s) of Multiple Occupancy, licencing, marriage venues, etc
Duty D6
Support formal fire safety investigations as required by the organisation and take appropriate action
Duty D7
Contribute to the policy and procedures that relate to legislative guidance on matters concerning Fire Safety
Duty D8
Provide technical advice and support on fire safety regulations and guidance documents to internal and external stakeholders
Duty D9
Support better regulation by having regard for Primary Authority and interacting with Primary Authority Partnerships.
Duty D10
Provide support and guidance to businesses to reduce fire and unwanted fire signals (e.g. from automatic fire alarms)
Duty D11
Collaborate effectively with partner agencies, particularly local regulatory services teams to join up enforcement activities.
Duty D12
Attend internal and external meetings with stakeholders for example Safety Advisory Groups to provide guidance and support with fire safety matters to ensure the safety of the public.
Duty D13
Respond to alleged fire risks/complaints and post fire enquiries
Occupational Progression
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