ID
4-509-1484
Name
Plans Examiner I/II
Status
Published
Version
1.1
Updated
4/5/2022 3:35:59 PM
Original Release
04/05/2022
Last Major Release
 
NQS Position
Resource Category
Fire/Hazardous Materials
Primary Core Capability
Fire Management and Suppression
Secondary Core Capability
 
Resource Kind
Personnel
Overall Function
A Plans Examiner I/II conducts basic plan reviews and applies/interprets applicable codes and standards
Single resource
In conjunction with a NIMS typed team
NIMS Typed Team
 
In conjunction with a NIMS typed unit
NIMS Typed Unit
 
Description Notes
Not Specified
Supporting Core Capabilities
None
Types
Type Description
Type 1The Plans Examiner I/II conducts basic plan reviews and applies/interprets applicable codes and standards
Components
Component Notes  
EducationNot Specified
Component Types
Type Criteria
Type 1Not Specified
TrainingPer NIMS compliance at the time of publication, Incident Command System (ICS)- and independent Study (IS)- training courses are listed. Equivalent courses must meet the NIMS National Standard Curriculum
Component Types
Type Criteria
Type 1Completion of the following: 1. IS-100: Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS-100 2. IS-200: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response, ICS-200 3. IS-700: National Incident Management System, An Introduction 4. IS-800: National Response Framework, An Introduction 5. Training in accordance with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1031: Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Inspector and Plan Examiner, Plans Examiner I/II, or equivalent
ExperienceNot Specified
Component Types
Type Criteria
Type 1Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): 1. Ability to review and interpret codes, standards, legal requirements, practices, policies, and procedures 2. Ability to identify requirements and evaluate the installation plans for fire protection and life safety systems 3. Ability to verify the occupancy classification and occupant load given a set of plans, specifications, or building descriptions 4. Ability to evaluate code compliance and plans for required fire flow, hydrant location, emergency vehicle access, and the storage, handling, and use of flammable and hazardous materials 5. Ability to develop policies and procedures for plan reviews 6. Ability to evaluate a design concept and proposed fire protection elements Experience: 1. Two years of relevant Plans Examiner I/II experience as determined by the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)
Physical/Medical FitnessNot Specified
Component Types
Type Criteria
Type 1Not Specified
CurrencyNot Specified
Component Types
Type Criteria
Type 1Completes all necessary refresher trainings, exams for training courses listed above, and recertifications
Professional and Technical Licenses and CertificationsThe AHJ determines recertification requirements, if any
Component Types
Type Criteria
Type 1Certification: AHJ certification equivalent to NFPA 1031: Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Inspector and Plan Examiner
Composition and Ordering Specifications
Specification
This position can be ordered as a single resource or in conjunction with a National Incident Management System (NIMS) typed team
Discuss logistics for this position, such as working conditions, length of deployment, security, lodging, transportation, and meals, prior to deployment
Requestor specifies any additional qualifications necessary based on incident complexity and requirements
1505
Notes
References
Reference
1. FEMA, National Incident Management System (NIMS), October 2017 2. FEMA, NIMS Guideline for the National Qualification System, November 2017 3. FEMA, National Response Framework, June 2016 4. NFPA 1031: Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Inspector and Plan Examiner, 2014
Published Versions
Version Publish Date Document Type
1.1 4/5/2022 3:35:59 PM PDF
1.0 4/5/2022 11:04:59 AM PDF