Virginia Administrative Code (Last Updated: January 10, 2017) |
Title 19. Public Safety |
Agency 15. Department of Fire Programs |
Chapter 20. Regulations Establishing Certification Standards for Fire Inspectors |
Section 600. Building equipment
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The Fire Inspector I shall:
1. Have a basic knowledge of the types of and installation requirements for building service equipment that are germane to various occupancies and which can, through their operation, affect fire protection and life safety;
2. Demonstrate a knowledge of the proper installation, maintenance and use of heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems from a fire safety standpoint including, but not limited to, attendant devices such as dampers, detection devices, thermostats, and operational controls;
3. Demonstrate a knowledge of the proper installation, maintenance and use of cooking equipment, including hoods and ducts; and
4. Have a basic knowledge of which other jurisdictional authorities may have requirements, or conduct inspections, involving life safety or fire protection.
Historical Notes
Derived from VR310-01-2 § 4.42, eff. July 8, 1987; amended, Volume 05, Issue 14, eff. June 1, 1989.
Statutory Authority
§ 9.1-203 of the Code of Virginia.