State of Connecticut Executive Branch

In the Department of Administrative Services this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks in the review of building construction plans, specifications and systems designs for compliance with applicable regulations of the Fire Safety and Basic Building Codes.

• Consults with architects, engineers, other design professionals and local officials prior to and during the design stage of new projects or proposed alterations to existing facilities; 
• Reviews preliminary, basic and final drawings for conformance to the Fire Safety Code, Basic Building Codes and related safety standards; 
• Conducts inspections of existing buildings, additions and renovations during construction or upon completion for compliance with codes; 
• Recommends proper methods of design and construction to agencies, architects and engineers to meet Fire Safety Code requirements; 
• Keeps current with State and Federal fire regulations which pertain to building construction; 
• Prepares reports on plan reviews and inspections, cites violations and deficiencies; 
• Recommends corrective action; 
• Reviews and researches requests for code requirement modifications; 
• Researches acceptability of products, systems, design and new technology; 
• Provides advisory services to agencies, review staff, architects, engineers and local officials regarding code application and resolution of field problems; 
• May participate in the preparation or presentation of training or certification programs; 
• Performs related duties as required.

• Considerable knowledge of the principles, practices and methods of building design and construction; 
• Knowledge of
  • building and fire safety codes and standard tests for fire rating; 
  • building materials and equipment; 
  • engineering and architectural principles as they pertain to code compliance application; 
• Skills
  • interpersonal skills; 
  • oral and written communication skills; 
• Ability to
  • inspect buildings and to interpret codes; 
  • conduct compliance reviews of construction specifications and drawings; 
  • utilize computer software.

College training in civil engineering or a related discipline may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.

• Incumbents in this class will be required by the appointing authority to possess and retain appropriate current licenses, permits and/or certifications including certification by the State Fire Marshal as a Fire Marshal, Deputy Fire Marshal or Fire Inspector within six (6) months of appointment.
• Incumbents in this class will be required to complete ninety (90) hours of job related continuing education every three (3) years in accordance with Section 29-298(a) of the Connecticut General Statutes.
• Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
• Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.

Incumbents in this class may be exposed to some danger of injury or physical harm from construction environments and a moderate degree of discomfort from exposure to year-round weather conditions.