Also called: Fire Protection Plans Reviewer
Reviews building blueprints and sprinkler and alarm designs to make sure new buildings meet fire codes before they are built.
Fire plans examiners check exits, sprinkler layouts, fire alarm plans, and hazardous material storage in drawings for everything from restaurants to high-rises, then inspect the finished work.
Estimate from BLS fire inspectors.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Associate's degree (2-year), about 3 years after high school. Fire science or engineering technology training plus ICC or NFPA plans examiner certification.
Ways in: 2-year college, Certification, On-the-job training. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Fire Science, Fire Protection Engineering Technology.
Growing about average. Tied to construction activity.
Medium risk in 5 years, high in 10. Automated code-check software reviews more drawings; fewer examiners, who sign off and handle odd cases.
Classes: Drafting / CAD, Geometry, Physics, Government / Civics.
Official data: O*NET occupation 33-2021.
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