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Course Description

This course provides a thorough overview of the roles and responsibilities of the Fire Inspector, with particular emphasis on navigating the National Fire and Building Codes and Manitoba Amendments. Topics include fire dynamics, fire suppression systems, building and occupancy classifications, hazardous materials, procedures for single-use and complex inspections, plans review, and applicable codes, standards, legislation, and guidelines for Fire Inspectors today.

*NFPA 1030 - 2024 Edition, Ch. 7

Mandatory Resources: 

  • IFSTA Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement, 9th Edition
  • CAN/ULC-S524 (2019): Standard for the Installation of Fire Alarm Systems
  • CAN/ULC-S536 (2019): Standard for the Inspection and Testing of Fire Alarm Systems
  • CAN/ULS-S537 (2019): Standard for the Verification of Fire Alarm Systems
  • NFPA 10 (2013): Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers
  • NFPA 13 (2019): Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems
  • NFPA 25 (2017): Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems
  • NFPA 96 (2014): Standard for the Installation of Equipment for the Removal of Smoke and Grease Laden Vapors from Commercial Cooking Equipment

Note: National and Manitoba Fire and Building Codes and Manitoba Regulations will be provided in PDF format, but you are welcome to acquire hard copies if you wish

Course Outline

  • Lesson 1: Duties and Authorities of the Inspector
  • Lesson 2: Using the Codes
  • Lesson 3: General Inspection Procedures
  • Lesson 4: Fire Protection Systems 
  • Lesson 5: Fire Safety
  • Lesson 6: Specific Inspection Techniques and Encounters
  • Lesson 7: Inspecting the Storage, Handling and Use of Flammable and Combustible Materials
  • Lesson 8: Complex Inspections
  • Lesson 9: Plans Review

Students are required to complete 9 learning exercises, a practical evaluation/project, and a written examination to successfully complete this course.

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

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