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fire-protection engineering technician
A professional who designs and drafts plans and estimates costs for installation of fire protection systems for facilities and structures, applying knowledge of drafting, physical science, engineering principles, and fire protection codes. Responsibilities include:
- Analyzes blueprints and specifications prepared by architect to determine dimensions of system to meet fire protection codes.
- Determines design and size of system components, using calculator or computer.
- Drafts detailed drawing of system to ensure conformance to specifications and applicable codes.
- May negotiate relocation of system components with construction superintendent to resolve conflicts of co-location with other systems.
- May inspect fire-damaged structures to detect malfunctions.
- May specialize in one type of fire protection system, such as foam, water, dry chemical, or vaporous gas or specialize in one type of establishment, such as construction, insurance, or government.
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- Company: U.S. DOL
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(United States of America)