LaFrance Carey
Foley
Summary
As a Building Construction Specialist, my work involves the enforcement of construction standards and code compliance in public building construction. In this class, I conduct inspections of buildings under construction to ensure compliance with plans,specifications,contracts provisions, and state laws and codes.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fire Inspector 2
Mobile Fire and Rescue
2851 Old Shell Road Mobile Al. 36607
12.2005 - Current
- Checked various multi-family residential and business construction sites to determine fire code compliance.
- Prepared recommendations to eliminate potential fire and safety hazards at establishments.
- Performed plan reviews for new constructions, ensuring adherence to established fire safety regulations.
- Worked with building owners and users to outline actions required to bring structures in compliance with relevant fire code regulations, laws and accepted standards.
- Inspected and tested building manual and automatic response fire suppression systems.
- Identified safety concerns and documentable fire code violations in new constructions and existing structures.
- Prepared documentation by writing notes, organizing official interview records, compiling inspection reports and maintaining supporting documents.
- Wrote detailed reports of fire inspections, fire code violations observed and corrective recommendations offered.
- Inspected buildings to locate hazardous conditions and fire code violations such as accumulations of combustible material, electrical wiring problems and inadequate or non-functional fire exits.
- Conducted follow-up site visits to check compliance with corrective actions implemented to address violations.
- Evaluated building evacuation plans to ensure effective routes were established in case of emergencies.
- Located fire code violations and recommended actions to bring properties into compliance.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on relevant codes and standards, attending conferences and training sessions regularly.
- Reviewed blueprints and plans for new or remodeled buildings to verify structures met fire safety codes.
- Developed strong relationships with local businesses, promoting a collaborative approach to fire safety improvements.
Education
GED -
University City High School
7401 Balson Ave University City Mo.6313007-1991
Skills
- Fire code compliance
- Fire risk assessment
- Emergency response planning
- Fire alarm systems
- Fire investigation techniques
- Mobile -Eyes Software
- Ener-Gov Software
- Fire prevention strategies
- Fire safety education
- Building construction expertise
Certification
- Fire Inspector 1
- Fire Inspector 2
- Fire Investigator 1
- Fire Investigator 2
- Fire Fighter 1
- Fire Fighter 2
- Hazardous Material Technician
- Emergency Medical Technician-Basic
Timeline
Fire Inspector 2
Mobile Fire and Rescue
12.2005 - Current
GED -
University City High School