Fire Inspector II (NFPA 1031 w/ precourse)
INP201 – 56.00 Hours
Currently there are no scheduled classes for this course. However, in some cases a course can be scheduled to meet your organization’s specific needs. For more information about this course or to schedule a class, please contact Emergency Services Training Institute at (866) 878-8900 or [email protected] to get the latest schedule.
Course Description
This course is designed for the individual conducting fire inspections, life safety surveys/inspection, and fire code enforcement for multi-occupancy structures. The Fire Inspector II course satisfies the requirements of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1031 Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Inspector and Plans Examiner, Chapter 5 “Fire Inspector II.” It is designed around classroom lectures and individual activities to provide the student the needed skills and knowledge to conduct multiple occupancy fire inspections.
This course does require the completion of pre-course work that will be provided to you once you register for the class. On the first day of class you are required to obtain a passing grade on pre-course work test in order to remain the course.
Upon completion of this course you are eligible to schedule the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) exam, should you meet the TCFP requirements. Participants are also eligible to apply for certification through State Firefighters’ and Fire Marshals’ Association (SFFMA).
This course does NOT offer Pro Board certification.
Pricing Information: Employees or members of a Fire Department or Agency that is a political subdivision of, or component thereof, the State of Texas are eligible to receive tuition credit from TEEX based on subsidized funding from the State of Texas for this class.
Cost: $500.00/student for Texas Firefighters, departments or agencies
Standard Cost: $1,000.00/student
Prerequisites
TCFP Certification Requirements
Participants interested in pursuing certification through TCFP must meet their requirements.
SFFMA Certification Requirements
Participants that successfully complete this course, can submit their TEEX certificate of completion, along with SFFMA certification application, to the SFFMA office for processing. Participants must complete Fire Inspector I, Fire Inspector II, and Plans Examiner I for SFFMA certification.
Course Completion Requirements
Pre-Course Work
This course requires the completion of pre-course work that will be provided to you once you register for the class. On the first day of class you are required to obtain a passing grade on pre-course work test in order to remain in the course.
Course Attire
For classroom activities, participants must wear full length pants, closed-toe shoes, and short sleeve/ long sleeve shirts (no sleeveless shirts). It is preferred that participants wear duty uniform or business casual dress.
Participants Must Provide
- IFSTA, Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement, 8th edition
- NFPA 101, Life Safety Code, 2015 edition
- Basic Calculator (independent of your phone)
- a photo identification on the first day of class. See the Participant Handbook for approved forms of identification and additional guidelines.
Attendance Requirements
Class attendance is an essential part of the education process and participants in TEEX courses are expected to attend all class sessions and field exercises. This course requires participants to attend 100% of the class hours as a component of successful course completion.
Upon successful completion, you will be able to:
- Duties and Authority
- Standards, Codes, and Permits
- Fire Behavior
- Construction Types and Occupancy Classifications
- Building Construction: Materials and Structural Systems
- Building Construction: Components
- Means of Egress
- Water Supply Distribution Systems
- Water-Based Fire-Suppression Systems
- Special-Agent Fire-Extinguishing Systems and Extinguishers
- Fire Detection and Alarm Systems
- Fire Hazard Recognition
- Site Access
- Hazardous Materials: Descriptions and Identification Methods
- Hazardous Materials: Storing, Handling, Dispensing, Transporting, Using, and Disposing
- Plans Review and Field Verifications
- Inspection Procedures
Suggested Audience
- Municipal Fire Service Personnel
Continuing Education And Professional Credits
- State Firefighters’ and Fire Marshals’ Association of Texas (SFFMA)
- Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP)
Other Information
Annual Fire Training School Information
If you are attending this course as part of TEEX’s Texas Annual Fire Training School, you need to be aware of the following additional information:
Course Pricing
The pricing quoted above is meant for course delivery at a location other than the Brayton Fire Training Field, for example, a fire station training room or other facility provided by the host department.
Course delivery during an annual school will have additional facility costs factored into the cost of tuition. Therefore, the cost quoted above may differ from the tuition cost on the annual school announcement.
Registration Process
Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service in cooperation with the Texas A&M Forest Service has aligned the payment process for annual schools with all other requests for tuition assistance under the House Bill 2604 program and TIFMAS training grants. Texas A & M Forest Service voucher number or a request ID # is no longer a valid Purchase Order number. It will be denied if used as a form of payment.
The process will follow this pattern: Registration with payment – Apply for tuition assistance & obtain TAMFS approval – Attend training – Complete the reimbursement process.
Registration with payment
Complete online registration on the TEEX website. Secure your seat in the class with payment.
You may use a credit card or organization purchase order (PO).
If you are using a purchase order, TEEX policy requires the PO to be submitted within 48 hours of registration, or the enrollment may be canceled. You may upload the PO through your student portal or email it as an attachment to [email protected].
Ensure your PO includes the following:
- Agency or company name
- Billing address
- Contact name and phone number
- Description of goods and/or services provided (for example the course number and name)
- Amount of charges
- Authorized signature
- Tax Payer ID, EIN, or FEIN. The field should be in the following format: xx-xxxxxxx.
The PO contact email needs to be either yourself or a responsible person within your organization.
If your organization is not an established TEEX customer, or if you are not sure, please include a completed W-9 with the PO.
Apply for tuition assistance & obtain approval
At least one day before the first day of class, submit a request through TAMFS FireConnect.
Helpful videos about the FireConnect process can be found here.
Attend training
Most courses have online registration notes and/or confirmation emails which will provide more details on when & where to report for class. Please pay special attention to the required PPE levels and prerequisites if applicable. Most TEEX courses require at least 80% attendance and participation, while others, such as ProBoard, require 100% attendance.
No-shows without prior written cancellation by the required date will be invoiced.
Upon successful completion of the class, you will be able to download your certificate from your TEEX Student Portal.
Complete the reimbursement process
Return to the FireConnect page and submit for reimbursement. You will be asked to upload documentation including your certificate of completion. Once all documentation is accounted for, the request(s) will be marked as Approved for Payment and reimbursement will be issued to your department.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Identified Disabilities
Testing Policy – Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Identified Disabilities
Annual Fire Training School Contact Information
If you have any questions about Annual Schools, call (866) 878-8900 or email [email protected].
Payment Info
See Other Important Information below.
Policies
TEEX Policies
TEEX Participant Handbook
Conduct During Live Online Instructor-Led Courses
Participants are required to follow the guidelines in the ESTI Student Safety Manual.