Section 640. General

Article 8. Code Enforcement Procedures

The Fire Inspector I shall:

1. Demonstrate a knowledge of acceptable code enforcement procedures;

2. Demonstrate a knowledge of jurisdictional responsibilities of federal, state and local governments and organizations relative to code enforcement procedures;

3. Demonstrate a basic knowledge of anticipated human behavior relative to code enforcement;

4. Demonstrate a knowledge of local code enforcement procedures;

5. Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the judicial system, particularly as it relates to code enforcement procedures;

6. Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the legal processes as they relate to code enforcement procedures;

7. Demonstrate a knowledge of recommended courtroom demeanor as it relates to code enforcement procedures;

8. Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the moral and legal responsibilities associated with code enforcement procedures;

9. Be knowledgeable as to when licenses, or permits, or both, are required for the sale, use, storage or possession of hazardous materials;

10. Be knowledgeable of which processes and procedures of business operations involving fire protection equipment require licenses, or permits, or both; and

11. Demonstrate a knowledge of sources of information on code enforcement procedures.

Historical Notes

Derived from VR310-01-2 § 4.46, eff. July 8, 1987; amended, Volume 05, Issue 14, eff. June 1, 1989.

Statutory Authority

§ 9.1-203 of the Code of Virginia.