Code Corner
I attended the International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI) Annual Conference this past week in Cherokee, North Carolina. One of the things that stuck out to me this past week was how often they refer to NFPA 1033 - Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Investigators. The IAAI does an outstanding job of ensuring that the training that they provide ties directly to the Job Performance Requirements (JPRs) in 1033, and that through in person and online training (through CFITrainer.net) that they provide training in all JPRs listed.
How does this relate to FIAI, you ask? If you have taken Fire Inspector 1 or II classes, or researched our field, you probably know that the equivalent NFPA Standard for inspections is NFPA 1031 - Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Inspector and Plan Examiner. This document provides the basis for the state of Indiana Fire Inspector I and II certification, and lays out the JPRs for what we do on a daily basis.
In 2019, the NFPA Standards Council directed staff and technical committees to combine standards that overlap and cover similar material. As a result, the following NFPA standards have been combined into a new standard - NFPA 1030 - Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Prevention Program Positions:
- NFPA 1031 - Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Inspector and Plan Examiner
- NFPA 1035 - Standard on Fire and Life Safety Educator, Public Information Officer, Youth Firesetter Intervention Specialist and Youth Firesetter Program Manager Professional Qualifications
- NFPA 1037 - Standard on Fire Marshal Professional Qualifications
This new standard is NFPA 1030 - Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Prevention Program Positions, and the first edition is the 2024 edition. It is currently available on the NFPA website, and through NFPA LiNK. Although many fire prevention programs also cover investigations, the committee elected to keep 1033 as a separate standard.
In future Training Minutes, we will delve into more specifics in NFPA 1030 that relate to our job functions. In the meantime, I would encourage you to take a look at the new NFPA 1030 (or the older 1031, for that matter). Do you have the requisite knowledge and skills that are required to be an inspector? If not, what do you need to do to obtain those skills?
As a final note (and this is not a paid advertisement), as the world is moving to more digital formats, NFPA is doing the same. Although you can still purchase hard copies of the NFPA Standards, they have developed a new digital viewing platform called NFPA LiNK. You can find more information here: https://www.nfpa.org/link?icid=W459.
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Conference Committee/
2024 Conference Location
We are holding our bi-monthly FIAI board meeting this Wednesday, May 3. One of the primary topics will be the formation of a Conference Committee for next year's annual conference, which is slated to be held in the Central District. If you are interested in serving on the Conference Committee, or have a possible location you would like to suggest, feel free to reply to this email to make the suggestion.
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National Fire Sprinkler Association
INDIANA TRAINING SEMINAR
Sprinkler System
Installation Requirements
7 hours CEU
May 31, 2023
MADE- Plainfield
There are hundreds of different types of sprinklers in use today, and determining the rules for use, location, spacing, and obstruction distances can be complex. This full day seminar brings clarity and understanding to the process.
The NFSA Indiana Chapter is offering Indiana fire and building officials this training for FREE for those who contact me at ritchey@nfsa.org for one-time ACCESS CODE prior to registering.
Click HERE for registration.
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