Fire Plans Examiner

Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced fire protection professional with a strong background in fire and life safety plan review to join Aoka. Plans Examiners review architectural and fire protection plans for compliance with the International Fire Code (IFC), International Building Code (IBC), applicable NFPA standards, and local amendments, helping ensure buildings are designed to protect occupants and first responders. This is a flexible, remote, part-time role paid at $40 to $50 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.

Work is assigned on an as-needed basis depending on project availability, and you can accept assignments based on your workload. There are no guaranteed minimum hours.
 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Review architectural and fire protection plans for compliance with the IFC, 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 firestopping
• 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 in VertexPlans
• Coordinate with designers, contractors, developers, fire marshals, and building officials to resolve review comments
• Use VertexPlans for project tracking, documentation, communication, and report submission
• Consistently meet established turnaround times while maintaining high standards of accuracy and quality

 

Required Skills and Abilities

• Strong technical command of the IFC, IBC, and NFPA 13, 14, 72, and 101
• Working knowledge of Texas fire code adoption and local fire marshal requirements
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Solid written and verbal communication skills
• Comfort using digital plan review and reporting tools
• Ability to manage a flexible schedule and meet review deadlines independently

 

Education and Experience

• Active ICC or TCFP Fire Plans Examiner certification required
• Minimum 2 years of experience in fire plan review
• Prior experience performing fire plan reviews for municipalities preferred
• Availability to work part-time on an as-needed basis remotely

 

Physical Requirements

• Extended periods of working on a computer to review plans and prepare comments
• Ability to review detailed drawings and documents on screen for long periods
• Ability to communicate by phone, email, and video with project teams

 

Why Work With Us

• Competitive pay of $40 to $50 per hour, based on experience and qualifications
• Dollar-for-dollar company match up to 5% of employee contributions (subject to plan eligibility)
• Work remotely with flexible, project-based assignments
• Accept assignments based on project availability and your workload
• Work alongside experienced engineers, code officials, fire marshals, and development professionals
• Meaningful work helping shape safer communities through fire and life safety

About Aoka

Aoka is a government services provider offering full building department support to more than 80 cities across Texas and several beyond the state. Our services include planning and zoning, building and fire plan review, civil plan review, and building, fire, and health inspections. At the federal level, we support HUD and OHP programs. Aoka gives agencies the expertise and capacity to keep projects moving, enforce codes consistently, and protect public safety. Our proprietary software, VertexPlans, streamlines plan reviews, inspections, and reporting—ensuring faster turnaround times and better communication for our clients.

Our Values: Continuous Improvement | Diversity of Thought | Empathy | Focus

Our Vision: Using technology to reshape construction.

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Aoka is an equal opportunity employer (EEO), providing fair employment to all applicants and employees.