Cuyahoga Community College
ZEFR1000 - Fire Safety Inspector
Course Description
The Fire Safety Inspector Course is designed to provide firefighters with the knowledge, skills,
and abilities necessary to conduct fire and life safety inspections in Ohio, in accordance with
O.A.C. 4765-20-03 and NFPA 1031. The course will contain both IFSAC Fire Inspector I and
Fire Inspector II necessary information. Students will gain valuable hands on experience from
industry professionals. Topics covered will include but not limited to prevention through
education in: roles and responsibilities, fire prevention, application of the code, code
interpretation, testifying, plan review, code revision process, fire protection systems, enforcement
action, customer service, and evaluation of code compliance in an assortment of occupancies.
Students must attend all classes and pass all written and practical exams to successfully complete
the course. For certification, students must pass the Division of EMS Fire Safety Inspector
written exam with a minimum score of 70%, and all applicable practical skills.
Course Outline
The participants will learn how to use code books, proper conduct with property owners and occupants, and how to recognize hazards and violations.Notes
PREREQUISITE: Firefighter Certification
NIMS 100, 200 & 700 Certification
Employment Verification
(Copies of above are required)
REQUIRED MATERIALS: 1.) IFSTA Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement, 9th Edition
2.) Current Ohio Fire Code with errata package
3.) Exam Prep Workbook (Strongly Recommended)