Section 440. Specific hazardous materials

Fire Inspector I shall:

1. Have a basic knowledge of the characteristics of corrosives and shall be able to name the more common corrosives;

2. Have a basic knowledge of reactive material characteristics and shall be able to name the more common reactive materials;

3. Have a basic knowledge of unstable material characteristics and shall be able to name the more common unstable materials;

4. Demonstrate a basic knowledge of toxic materials characteristics and shall be able to name the more common toxic materials;

5. Have a basic knowledge of radioactive material characteristics and shall be able to name the more common radioactive materials;

6. Demonstrate a basic knowledge of oxidizing material characteristics and shall be able to name the more common oxidizing materials;

7. Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the general fire hazard properties of the various types of plastics; and

8. Demonstrate a knowledge of the code requirements and regulations for the typical storage, handling and use of natural and synthetic fibers.

Historical Notes

Derived from VR310-01-2 § 4.26, eff. July 8, 1987; amended, Volume 05, Issue 14, eff. June 1, 1989.

Statutory Authority

§ 9.1-203 of the Code of Virginia.