The NFPA 1031 Fire Inspector Level I Micro-certificate program meets the knowledge and skill requisites established by NFPA 1031 Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Inspector and Plans Examiner, 2014 edition. It is comprised of five modules including NFPA 1031 Fire Inspector Level I, Legislation and Courtroom Procedures, Fire Code Part 2 and 6, Fire Code Part 9 Retrofit and NFPA 1072 Hazardous Materials Awareness.

 

Together, these modules offer an overview of the various laws, regulations and standards that impact fire protection, allow students to apply the concepts and skills of fire inspections, and assist students in meeting their fire safety inspection and enforcement responsibilities. Students develop the knowledge and skill with respect to the Fire Protection and Prevention Act, Ontario Fire Code, Building Code Act and the Ontario Building Code. They build their knowledge and confidence to address life safety issues in buildings in their communities that are regulated under Part 2, 6 and 9 of the Ontario Fire Code.

 

Modules can be completed in any order, except for Fire Code Part 9 Retrofit, which is recommended this course is completed after Legislation and Courtroom Procedures and Fire Code Part 2 and 6. Courses may be validated from other institutions towards this micro-credential.