About the Role
The Fire & Life Safety Inspector is responsible for conducting thorough inspections of buildings and infrastructure to ensure compliance with fire safety regulations. This role involves verifying the effectiveness of fire protection systems, preparing technical reports, and supporting quality assurance initiatives within the framework of national and international safety standards.
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Primary Functions:
- Conduct site and in-service inspections of buildings and infrastructure in accordance with NFPA and applicable international standards.
- Inspect fire protection and life safety systems to verify compliance with client, regulatory, and industry requirements.
- Prepare inspection reports, technical deliverables, discrepancy reports, and non-conformance findings.
- Witness testing and commissioning activities and ensure approved procedures are properly implemented.
- Maintain accurate inspection records and documentation for future reference, audits, and verification.
- Support quality assurance initiatives by delivering objective and technically sound inspection assessments.
Technical Expertise:
- Strong knowledge and practical application of NFPA standards, including NFPA 10, 13, 14, 20, 25, 72, 92, and 101.
- Perform inspections of fire alarm systems, sprinkler systems, fire pumps, hydrants, fire extinguishers, and gas suppression systems.
- Verify compliance of fire doors, emergency exits, stairwells, means of egress, emergency lighting, and exit signage.
- Conduct Fire & Life Safety (FLS) inspections, testing, and compliance assessments.
- Perform mechanical installation surveys and safety risk assessments for buildings, hotels, resorts, and infrastructure facilities.
- Identify non-compliance issues and provide detailed technical recommendations and corrective actions.
- Prepare inspection reports, worksheets, logbook entries, and compliance documentation.
Requirements & Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Fire Protection Engineering, Safety Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in Fire & Life Safety inspections, fire protection systems, and compliance assessments.
- NFPA Certification(s) are mandatory.
- Valid Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE) registration is mandatory.
- Strong knowledge of NFPA codes, inspection methodologies, and fire protection systems.
- Excellent report writing and technical documentation skills.
- Ability to work independently and interact professionally with clients.
Business Requirements:
- Deliver high-quality inspection services while maintaining impartiality and technical integrity.
- Ensure all inspection activities comply with company procedures, client specifications, and applicable standards.
- Maintain accurate records and timely submission of reports and deliverables.
- Support operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and regulatory compliance objectives.
