Fire Plans Examiner
Northern, Floyd County, Kentucky, USA
Listed on 2026-10-07
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Engineering
Safety Engineer, Building Services Engineer, Environmental & Urban Planning, Emergency Crisis Mgmt / Disaster Relief
Location:
Remote - Anywhere in Texas
Employment Type:
Part-Time, As-Needed
We are seeking an experienced fire protection professional with a strong background in fire and life safety plan review to join Aoka. In this role, you will play a critical part in ensuring buildings are designed to protect occupants and first responders, while enjoying the flexibility of meaningful, project-based work.
Why You’ll Love This Role- $40–$50 per hour, based on experience and qualifications
- Dollar-for-dollar company match up to 5% of employee contributions (subject to plan eligibility)
- Work remote from anywhere in Texas
- Accept assignments based on project availability and your workload
- Help shape safer communities by ensuring buildings meet fire and life safety requirements
- Work alongside experienced engineers, code officials, fire marshals, and development professionals
- Review architectural and fire protection plans for compliance with the International Fire Code (IFC), International Building Code (IBC), applicable NFPA standards, and local amendments
- Evaluate fire sprinkler, standpipe, and fire pump submittals, including hydraulic calculations (NFPA 13, 13R, 13D, 14, and 20)
- Review fire alarm and detection system plans, including device layout, notification, and battery calculations (NFPA 72)
- Verify means of egress, including occupant load, exit capacity, travel distance, and exit signage and lighting
- Assess fire-resistance-rated construction, fire barriers, opening protectives, and penetration fire stopping
- Review fire apparatus access, hydrant placement, fire flow, and special hazards such as hazardous materials, kitchen hood suppression, and smoke control
- Prepare clear, accurate review comments and required corrections through the Vertex Plans platform
- Coordinate with designers, contractors, developers, and municipal staff (including fire marshals and building officials) to resolve review comments
- Utilize Vertex Plans for project tracking, documentation, communication, and report submission
- Consistently meet established turnaround times while maintaining high standards of accuracy and quality
- Active ICC or TCFP Fire Plans Examiner certification required
- Minimum of 2years of experience in fire plan review
- Availability to work part-time on an as-needed basis remotely (no guaranteed minimum hours)
- Strong technical command of the IFC, IBC, and NFPA 13, 14, 72, and 101
- Prior experience performing fire plan reviews for municipalities preferred
- Working knowledge of Texas fire code adoption and local fire marshal requirements
About Aoka
Aoka is a third-party municipal services provider serving federal, state, and local governments with code compliance, inspections, and consulting. Our proprietary software, Vertex Plans, streamlines plan reviews, inspections, and reporting—ensuring faster turnaround times and better communication for our clients.
Our Values
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Continuous Improvement | Diversity of Thought | Empathy | Focus
Our Vision
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Using technology to reshape construction.
Aoka is an equal opportunity employer (EEO), providing fair employment to all applicants and employees.
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