Fire Safety Inspector pay range
State of North Carolina · class code 32000969
- Class code
- 32000969
- Pay group
- NC09
- Pay unit
- Year
- State
- North Carolina
- The State of North Carolina published pay range for Fire Safety Inspector is $41,206 to $72,113 per year.
- North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) keys this classification as class code 32000969.
- This is the range the plan authorises, not the salary of any individual employee.
Class specification
The OSHR class specification for this class is published by North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR). The passages below are quoted from it as published, not paraphrased, and cut to their opening sentences; the full specification is the authority on duties and qualifications. It was last revised 06/2018.
What the state says the job is
Positions in this class peform inspectional work in enforcing the North Carolina State Building Code and the National Fire Prevention Association Regulations as they apply to fire safety in State owned buildings. Positions in this class conduct routine inspections of State owned structures to determine violations of standards and special inspections of especially hazardous situations as required. Positions compile reports noting violations of building and fire safety codes and recommend corrective measures. Work is performed independently with general supervision from a consulting engineer.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Working knowledge of the North Carolina Building Codes and the National Fire Prevention Association Regulations. Working knowledge of building materials and construction practices. Ability to exercise good judgment in appraising situations and making decisions. Ability to prepare complete and accurate reports on inspections and investigations. Ability to establish effective working relationships with agency representatives.
Minimum qualifications
Associates degree in engineering, architectural technology or fire science from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of fire inspection experience; or High school or General Education Development (GED) Diploma and five years of fire inspection experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. <h2
Quoted from the OSHR class specification, read 2026-10-21.
Where this comes from
North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) publishes this figure in OSHR salary schedules, joined to Class Specifications. Every number on this page is read from that document; nothing is estimated, modelled or averaged.
Job titles and their salary grades come from the Class Specifications, joined to the salary schedule.
Nearby classes in North Carolina
Fire Safety Inspector in other states
| State | Minimum | Maximum | Per year at full time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | $31.47 | $46.08 | $65,458 to $95,846 |
Each state publishes its own range for a classification with this exact title. Duties, grade structures and bargaining units differ between states, so read each class page before comparing.