2014 – 2015
Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

Program Title:	Firesafety Inspector I
Career Cluster:	Law, Public Safety & Security

CCC	
CIP Number	0743020108	
Program Type	College Credit Certificate	
Program Length	15 credit hours	
CTSO	N/A	
SOC Codes (all applicable) 	33-2021 Fire Inspectors and Investigators	
Targeted Occupation List	http://www.labormarketinfo.com/wec/TargetOccupationList.htm	
Perkins Technical Skill Attainment Inventory	http://www.fldoe.org/workforce/perkins/perkins_resources.asp	
Statewide Articulation	Contact the Florida Department of Financial Services/State Fire College for information regarding basic skills.
http://www.fldoe.org/workforce/dwdframe/arti_frame.asp 	

Purpose

This certificate program is part of the Fire Science Technology (FESHE Model) AS (1743020100).

A College Credit Certificate consists of a program of instruction of less than sixty (60) credits of college-level courses, which is part of an AS or AAS degree program and prepares students for entry into employment (Rule 6A-14.030, F.A.C.).

This program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in the Law, Public Safety and Security career cluster; provides technical skill proficiency, and includes competency-based applied learning that contributes to the academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, technical skills, and occupation-specific skills, and knowledge of all aspects of the Law, Public Safety and Security career cluster. 

The purpose of this program is to align a cluster of Fire Science courses with the promotional and state certification requirements of local and regional public service agencies. The primary intent is to assist incumbent workers in acquiring professional certifications and opportunities for career advancement. Credits acquired through this certificate program can be applied towards the AS in Fire Science Technology.  This program does not prepare students for certification as basic fire fighters. A student must successfully complete the basic recruit program in firefighting to become certified, pursuant to Chapter 633, Florida Statutes. Program SOC Code 33-2021 Fire Inspectors and Investigators.
Standards

Fire Inspector I 

After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following:

01.0	Explore the theories and fundamentals of how and why fires start, spread, and how they are controlled.
02.0	Demonstrate an understanding of the components of building construction that relate to fire and life safety.
03.0	Demonstrate understanding of the Life Safety Code as applied to various kinds of occupancies.
04.0	Demonstrate ability to locate proper citations within the Life Safety Code.
05.0	Demonstrate knowledge of the concept of code equivalency.
06.0	Demonstrate knowledge of types of egress and distances required.
07.0	Demonstrate the ability to properly classify types of occupancies.
08.0	Demonstrate the ability to calculate the size, area, and volume of complex building shapes.
09.0	Demonstrate ability to use architectural ruler.
10.0	Demonstrate recognition of various types and methods of construction as denoted in architectural drawings.
11.0	Demonstrate ability to interpret working drawings of residential, light and heavy commercial buildings.
12.0	Demonstrate ability to interpret conventions, symbols, and notes on architectural working drawings.
13.0	Demonstrate knowledge of the relationship between working drawings, “as-built”, and actual construction.
14.0	Demonstrate knowledge of the construction process and materials used.
15.0	Demonstrate knowledge of legal foundations for fire inspections.
16.0	Demonstrate knowledge of the fire inspection process.
17.0	Demonstrate knowledge of fire inspection practices as part of an overall fire prevention program.
18.0	Demonstrate knowledge of fire inspection report writing.
19.0	Demonstrate knowledge of complaint handling and code enforcement procedures.
20.0	Demonstrate knowledge of special occupancies.
21.0	Demonstrate knowledge of unsafe conditions, fire hazards, and fire loads.
22.0	Demonstrate knowledge of fire behavior.
23.0	Demonstrate knowledge of fire cause determination.
24.0	Demonstrate knowledge of proper storage of flammable and combustibles.
25.0	Demonstrate knowledge of proper storage of hazardous materials.
26.0	Demonstrate knowledge of classifications, controls, and applications of automatic sprinkler systems.
27.0	Demonstrate knowledge of inspection practices for fire protection systems.
28.0	Demonstrate knowledge of classifications, controls, and applications of portable fire extinguishers.
29.0	Demonstrate knowledge of water supply for sprinkler and standpipe systems.
30.0	Demonstrate knowledge of acceptance testing for fire protection systems.
31.0	Identify the appropriate certifications for fire extinguishers, hood systems, sprinkler systems, and alarm devices.
32.0	Demonstrate knowledge of various extinguishing agents.
33.0	Define types of building classifications and construction types.
34.0	Define various loads and forces that affect buildings.
35.0	Demonstrate knowledge of various types of building construction and their effect on fire propagation, smoke generation, and control.
36.0	Define the characteristics of various building materials, with particular regard to fire resistance.
37.0	Define the characteristics of various building types and occupancies, with particular regard to fire load and resistance.
38.0	Describe principles of fire resistance, fire growth, and the behavior of fire and smoke in buildings.

2014 – 2015
Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Program Title:	Firesafety Inspector I
CIP Numbers:	0743020108
Program Length: 	15 credit hours
SOC Code(s):		33-2021

This certificate program is part of the Fire Science Technology (FESHE Model) AS (1743020100).  At the completion of this program, the student will be able to:	
01.0	Explore the theories and fundamentals of how and why fires start, spread, and how they are controlled--The student will be able to:	
01.01	Identify physical properties of the three states of matter.	
01.02	Categorize the components of fire.	
01.03	Recall the physical and chemical properties of fire.	
01.04	Describe and apply the process of burning.	
01.05	Define and use basic terms and concepts associated with the chemistry and dynamics of fire.	
01.06	Describe the dynamics of fire.	
01.07	Discuss various materials and their relationship to fires as fuel.	
01.08	Demonstrate knowledge of the characteristics of water as a fire suppression agent.	
01.09	Articulate other suppression agents and strategies.	
01.10	Compare other methods and techniques of fire extinguishments.	
02.0	Demonstrate an understanding of the components of building construction that relate to fire and life safety--The student will be able to:	
02.01	Demonstrate an understanding of building construction as it relates to firefighter safety, building codes, fire prevention, code inspection and firefighting strategy and tactics.	
02.02	Classify major types of building construction.	
02.03	Analyze the hazards and tactical considerations associated with the various types of building construction.	
02.04	Explain the different loads and stresses that are placed on a building and their interrelationships.	
02.05	Identify the principle structural components of buildings and demonstrate an understanding of the function of each.	
02.06	Differentiate between fire resistance and flame spread, and describe the testing procedures used to establish ratings for each.	
02.07	Classify occupancy designations of the building code.	
02.08	Identify the indicators of potential structural failure as they relate to firefighter safety.	
03.0	Demonstrate understanding of the life safety code as applied to various kinds of occupancies--The student will be able to:	
03.01	Identify the sections of the Life Safety Code.	
03.02	Identify which sections apply to different types of occupancies.	
03.03	Define key terms as used in the Life Safety Code.	
04.0	Demonstrate ability to locate proper citations within the Life Safety Code--The student will be able to:	
04.01	Given a set of inspection circumstances, identify the section of the Life Safety Code that applies.	
04.02	Given a set of inspection circumstances, be able to cite the remedy as found in the Life Safety Code (LSC).	
05.0	Demonstrate knowledge of the concept of code equivalency--The student will be able to:	
05.01	Given a set of similar inspection circumstances, choose between available codes and standards that best apply.	
05.02	Compare and contrast national, regional, state, and local codes and standards.	
06.0	Demonstrate knowledge of types of egress and distances required--The student will be able to:	
06.01	Define types and characteristics of egress in the LSC.	
06.02	Find appropriate minimum distances to egress in the LSC.	
06.03	Define and discuss different methods of closure for means of egress.	
06.04	Describe appropriate markings for means of egress.	
07.0	Demonstrate the ability to properly classify types of occupancies--The student will be able to:	
07.01	Define and describe assembly occupancies.	
07.02	Define and describe educational occupancies.	
07.03	Define and describe health care occupancies.	
07.04	Define and describe detention and correctional occupancies.	
07.05	Define and describe residential occupancies.	
07.06	Define and describe mercantile occupancies.	
07.07	Define and describe business occupancies.	
07.08	Define and describe industrial occupancies.	
07.09	Define and describe storage occupancies.	
08.0	Demonstrate the ability to calculate the size, area, and volume of complex building shapes--The student will be able to:	
08.01	Calculate the size of various buildings.	
08.02	Calculate the area of various buildings.	
08.03	Calculate the volume of various buildings.	
09.0	Demonstrate ability to use architectural ruler--The student will be able to:	
09.01	Measure various building dimensions from working drawings, using the appropriate referenced scale.	
10.0	Demonstrate recognition of various types and methods of construction as denoted in architectural drawings--The student will be able to:	
10.01	Identify markings for different types of doors.	
10.02	Identify markings for different types of windows.	
10.03	Identify markings for load-bearing and non-load-bearing walls.	
10.04	Identify markings for mechanical and air-handling systems.	
10.05	Identify markings for electrical systems.	
10.06	Identify markings for plumbing systems.	
11.0	Demonstrate ability to interpret working drawings of residential, light and heavy commercial buildings--The student will be able to:	
11.01	Identify characteristics of residential construction plans.	
11.02	Identify characteristics of light commercial construction drawings.	
11.03	Identify characteristics of heavy commercial construction drawings.	
12.0	Demonstrate ability to interpret conventions, symbols, and notes on architectural working drawings--The student will be able to:	
12.01	Identify the clearance radius for doors.	
12.02	Identify the width of windows and doors.	
12.03	Identify the movable and immovable partitions.	
13.0	Demonstrate knowledge of the relationship between working drawings, “as-built”, and actual construction--The student will be able to:	
13.01	Compare and contrast drawings done at each stage of construction.	
13.02	Compare and contrast design drawings and “as-built”.	
13.03	Discuss the importance of physical inspection during and after construction.	
14.0	Demonstrate knowledge of the construction process and materials used--The student will be able to:	
14.01	List steps in the construction process.	
14.02	Identify the roles of general contractors.	
14.03	Identify the roles of subcontractors.	
14.04	Identify the principal building trades and their functions.	
15.0	Demonstrate knowledge of legal foundations for fire inspections--The student will be able to:	
15.01	Describe applicable chapters and sections of the Florida Statutes that govern fire safety inspections.	
15.02	Describe applicable chapters and sections of the Florida Administrative Code that govern fire safety inspections.	
16.0	Demonstrate knowledge of the fire inspection process--The student will be able to:	
16.01	Discuss fire inspection and its place within the fire department’s organization.	
16.02	Define and discuss inspection and re-inspection.	
16.03	Discuss the scheduling of fire inspections.	
16.04	Compare and contrast the customer service and code enforcement concepts of fire inspection.	
16.05	Discuss the steps of the physical fire inspection.	
17.0	Demonstrate knowledge of fire inspection practices as part of an overall fire prevention program--The student will be able to:	
17.01	List and describe the components of a complete fire prevention program.	
17.02	Discuss the proactive role of the fire inspector.	
17.03	Discuss the educational role of the fire inspection.	
18.0	Demonstrate knowledge of fire inspection report writing--The student will be able to:	
18.01	Define the parts of a complete fire inspection report.	
18.02	Discuss the proper uses of fire inspection reports.	
18.03	Discuss the proper handling, distribution, and retention of fire inspection reports.	
18.04	Prepare a draft fire inspection report to acceptable industry standards.	
19.0	Demonstrate knowledge of complaint handling and code enforcement procedures--The student will be able to:	
19.01	Discuss methods of handling occupant complaints relative to fire inspections.	
19.02	Discuss code enforcement authority of fire inspectors.	
19.03	Discuss code development and adoption processes.	
19.04	Discuss appeal process relative to code violations.	
20.0	Demonstrate knowledge of special occupancies--The student will be able to:	
20.01	Define special occupancies.	
20.02	Discuss LSC applications relative to special occupancies.	
20.03	Discuss fire inspection practices relative to special occupancies.	
21.0	Demonstrate knowledge of unsafe conditions, fire hazards, and fire loads--The student will be able to:	
21.01	Define and discuss unsafe conditions.	
21.02	Define and discuss fire hazards.	
21.03	Define and discuss fire loads.	
22.0	Demonstrate knowledge of fire behavior--The student will be able to:	
22.01	Define and discuss the fire triangle.	
22.02	Define and discuss the fire tetrahedron.	
22.03	Define ignition temperature.	
22.04	Define flammable range.	
22.05	Define combustion.	
23.0	Demonstrate knowledge of fire cause determination--The student will be able to:	
23.01	Discuss how to determine the point of origin of a fire.	
23.02	Define and discuss “V” patterns.	
23.03	Define and discuss char patterns.	
23.04	Define and discuss smoke stains.	
23.05	Compare and contrast accidental and incendiary fire causes.	
24.0	Demonstrate knowledge of proper storage of flammable and combustibles--The student will be able to:	
24.01	Define and discuss flammable materials.	
24.02	Define and discuss combustible materials.	
24.03	Discuss proper storage methods.	
24.04	Identify and discuss proper markings for flammable and combustible material storage areas.	
25.0	Demonstrate knowledge of proper storage of hazardous materials--The student will be able to:	
25.01	Define and discuss hazardous materials.	
25.02	Define and discuss material safety data sheets.	
25.03	Discuss proper storage methods.	
25.04	Identify and discuss proper markings for hazardous materials storage areas.	
26.0	Demonstrate knowledge of classifications, controls, and applications of automatic sprinkler systems--The student will be able to:	
26.01	List and define the classes of automatic sprinkler systems.	
26.02	Identify and describe major controls of automatic sprinkler systems.	
26.03	Discuss proper installation and application of automatic sprinkler systems for different classes of occupancies.	
27.0	Demonstrate knowledge of inspection practices for fire protection systems--The student will be able to:	
27.01	Discuss legal requirements for fire protection system inspections.	
27.02	Discuss testing of fire protection systems.	
28.0	Demonstrate knowledge of classifications, controls, and applications of portable fire extinguishers--The student will be able to:	
28.01	List and define the classes of portable fire extinguishers.	
28.02	Identify and describe major controls of portable fire extinguishers.	
28.03	Discuss proper installation and application of portable fire extinguishers for different classes of occupancies.	
29.0	Demonstrate knowledge of water supply for sprinkler and standpipe systems--The student will be able to:	
29.01	Identify the major parts of sprinkler systems.	
29.02	Identify the major parts of standpipe systems.	
29.03	Discuss the use of sprinkler systems in fire suppression tactics of fire departments.	
29.04	Discuss the use of standpipe systems in fire suppression tactics of fire departments.	
29.05	Discuss the water supply system for sprinklers.	
29.06	Discuss the water supply system for standpipes.	
30.0	Demonstrate knowledge of acceptance testing for fire protection systems--The student will be able to:	
30.01	Define acceptance testing.	
30.02	Define compliance testing.	
30.03	Discuss acceptance-testing procedures for fire protection systems.	
31.0	Identify the appropriate certifications for fire extinguishers, hood systems, sprinkler systems, and alarm devices--The student will be able to:	
31.01	Identify the certification procedures for portable fire extinguishers.	
31.02	Identify the certification procedures for hood systems.	
31.03	Identify the certification procedures for sprinkler systems.	
31.04	Identify the certification procedures for fire alarm systems.	
32.0	Demonstrate knowledge of various extinguishing agents--The student will be able to:	
32.01	Discuss the properties of water as a fire-extinguishing agent.	
32.02	Discuss the properties of dry chemical as a fire-extinguishing agent.	
32.03	Discuss the properties of carbon dioxide as a fire-extinguishing agent.	
32.04	Discuss the properties of foam as a fire-extinguishing agent.	
32.05	Discuss the properties of halon as a fire-extinguishing agent.	
33.0	Define types of building classifications and construction types--The student will be able to:	
33.01	Define and describe the characteristics of single-family residential construction.	
33.02	Define and describe the characteristics of multi-family residential construction.	
33.03	Define and describe the characteristics of light commercial construction.	
33.04	Define and describe the characteristics of heavy commercial construction.	
33.05	Define and describe the characteristics of industrial construction.	
34.0	Define various loads and forces that affect buildings--The student will be able to:	
34.01	Define (a) vertical load, (b) sheer load, (c) torsional load, (d) compressive load, (e) tension load, (f) static load, (g) live load, and (h) fire load.	
34.02	Define wind pressure.	
34.03	Discuss windstorm provisions of building codes.	
35.0	Demonstrate knowledge of various types of building construction and their effect on fire propagation, smoke generation, and control--The student will be able to:	
35.01	Define fire propagation.	
35.02	Define smoke generation.	
35.03	Define fire control.	
35.04	Define balloon construction.	
35.05	Define tilt-slab construction.	
35.06	Define post-and-lintel construction.	
35.07	Given a particular occupancy, discuss the likely development of a fire within that type of construction.	
36.0	Define the characteristics of various building materials, with particular regard to fire resistance--The student will be able to:	
36.01	Discuss the fire resistance characteristics of wood frame construction.	
36.02	Discuss the fire resistance characteristics of metal frame construction.	
36.03	Discuss the fire resistance characteristics of masonry construction.	
36.04	Discuss the fire resistance characteristics of concrete construction.	
37.0	Define the characteristics of various building types and occupancies, with particular regard to fire load and resistance--The student will be able to:	
37.01	Define and describe fire load and resistance in assembly occupancies.	
37.02	Define and describe fire load and resistance in educational occupancies.	
37.03	Define and describe fire load and resistance in health care occupancies.	
37.04	Define and describe fire load and resistance in detention and correctional occupancies.	
37.05	Define and describe fire load and resistance in residential occupancies.	
37.06	Define and describe fire load and resistance in mercantile occupancies.	
37.07	Define and describe fire load and resistance in business occupancies.	
37.08	Define and describe fire load and resistance in industrial occupancies.	
37.09	Define and describe fire load and resistance in storage occupancies.	
38.0	Describe principles of fire resistance, fire growth, and the behavior of fire and smoke in buildings--The student will be able to:	
38.01	Define fire resistance.	
38.02	Define fire growth.	
38.03	Define fire spread.	
38.04	Define smoke propagation.	

Additional Information

Laboratory Activities

Laboratory activities are an integral part of this program.  These activities include instruction in the use of safety procedures, tools, equipment, materials, and processes related to these occupations.  Equipment and supplies should be provided to enhance hands-on experiences for students. 

Accommodations

Federal and state legislation requires the provision of accommodations for students with disabilities as identified on the secondary student’s Individual Educational Plan (IEP) or 504 plan or postsecondary student’s accommodations’ plan to meet individual needs and ensure equal access.  Postsecondary students with disabilities must self-identify, present documentation, request accommodations if needed, and develop a plan with their counselor and/or instructors.  Accommodations received in postsecondary education may differ from those received in secondary education.  Accommodations change the way the student is instructed.  Students with disabilities may need accommodations in such areas as instructional methods and materials, assignments and assessments, time demands and schedules, learning environment, assistive technology and special communication systems.  Documentation of the accommodations requested and provided should be maintained in a confidential file.

Articulation

For details on articulation agreements which correlate to programs and industry certifications refer to http://www.fldoe.org/workforce/dwdframe/artic_frame.asp.