Section 141.329  Fire Inspector II

a)         An Illinois Fire Inspector II certification shall meet or exceed the qualifications identified in NFPA 1031.

b)         Prerequisites

1)         Engagement as Illinois fire protection personnel or employed by a local governmental agency, as attested by the fire chief of the candidate seeking certification;

2)         Current certification as Fire Inspector I;

3)         Successful completion of a Fire Inspector II course consisting of a minimum of 40 instructional hours;

4)         Passage of the State Written and Practical Examinations;

5)         Documentation of a minimum of 3 cumulative years of fire prevention and inspection activity; and

6)         Application for Certification.

c)         Training documentation shall be maintained in the fire service personnel's training records at the employing department.

d)         A qualified instructor for this level must be certified as Fire Service Instructor II and Fire Inspector II.

e)         Fire department or individual reimbursement may be available for training costs for Fire Inspector II as provided in Subpart E.

f)         The course as set forth in Section 141.115 and the training facility as set forth in Section 141.100 must be approved by the Division.

g)         Credit for an equivalent course will be approved by the Division when the equivalent course meets the requirements of Section 141.120.

(Source:  Amended at 47 Ill. Reg. 424, effective January 1, 2023)