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Job Description
Inspect structures using engineering skills to determine structural soundness and compliance with specifications, building codes, and other regulations. Inspections may be general in nature or may be limited to a specific area, such as electrical systems or plumbing.
Job Details
- The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 47-4011.00
- The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 61,250.00
- The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 29.00
- Currently, there are 94,960 people on this job
☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Construction and Building Inspectors”.
Also Known As…
- Construction and Building Inspectors
- Plumbing Inspector
- Inspector
- Elevator Inspector
- Construction Materials Testing Technician
- Construction Inspector
- Combination Building Inspector
- Building Official
- Building Inspector
- Building Inspection Engineer
- Building Code Administrator
- Weight Inspector
- Street Openings Inspector
- Street Inspector
- Site Damage Prevention Technician
- Sidewalk Inspector
- Safety Inspector
- Road Inspector
- Residential Building Inspector
- Real Estate Inspector
- Pressure Vessel Inspector
- Plan Examiner
- Plan Checker
- Pipeline Construction Inspector
- Permit Specialist
- Paving Inspector
- Natural Gas Inspector
- Line Inspector
- Inspecting Engineer
- Infrastructure Technician
- Housing Inspector
- Home Inspector
- Highway Inspector
- Heating and Refrigeration Inspector
- Grade Checker
- Gas Inspector
- Elevators Inspector
- Electrical Inspector
- Dredging Inspector
- Construction Technician
- Construction Code Administrator
- Construction Checker
- Compliance Officer
- Compliance Manager
- Compliance Coordinator
- Compliance Analyst
- Code Inspector
- Chief Inspector
- Building Equipment Inspector
- Building Code Inspector
- Boilers Inspector
- Boiler Inspector
- Architectural Inspector
- Architectural Examiner
- Amusement Ride Inspector
Tasks for “Bridge Inspector”
- Examine lifting or conveying devices, such as elevators, escalators, moving sidewalks, hoists, inclined railways, ski lifts, or amusement rides to ensure safety and proper functioning.
- Train, direct, or supervise other construction inspectors.
- Maintain daily logs and supplement inspection records with photographs.
- Monitor construction activities to ensure that environmental regulations are not violated.
- Monitor installation of plumbing, wiring, equipment, or appliances to ensure that installation is performed properly and is in compliance with applicable regulations.
- Inspect bridges, dams, highways, buildings, wiring, plumbing, electrical circuits, sewers, heating systems, or foundations during and after construction for structural quality, general safety, or conformance to specifications and codes.
- Evaluate premises for cleanliness, such as proper garbage disposal or lack of vermin infestation.
- Estimate cost of completed work or of needed renovations or upgrades.
- Review and interpret plans, blueprints, site layouts, specifications, or construction methods to ensure compliance to legal requirements and safety regulations.
- Confer with owners, violators, or authorities to explain regulations or recommend remedial actions.
- Measure dimensions and verify level, alignment, or elevation of structures or fixtures to ensure compliance to building plans and codes.
- Sample and test air to identify gasses, such as bromine, ozone, or sulfur dioxide, or particulates, such as mold, dust, or allergens.
- Conduct inspections, using survey instruments, metering devices, tape measures, or test equipment.
- Issue permits for construction, relocation, demolition, or occupancy.
- Evaluate project details to ensure adherence to environmental regulations.
- Inspect facilities or installations to determine their environmental impact.
- Inspect and monitor construction sites to ensure adherence to safety standards, building codes, or specifications.
- Conduct environmental hazard inspections to identify or quantify problems such as asbestos, poor air quality, water contamination, or other environmental hazards.
- Approve building plans that meet required specifications.
Related Technology & Tools
- Air sampling devices
- Microwave leakage detectors
- Notebook computers
- Inspection mirrors
- Laser printers
- Combustible gas detectors
- Hydrometers
- Probe rods
- Levels
- Insulation testers
- Handheld thermometers
- Gas leak detection devices
- Tape measures
- Laptop computers
- Theodolites
- Chlorine meters
- Transit levels
- Tablet computers
- Moisture meters
- Refrigerant leak detectors
- Plumb bobs
- Conductivity meters
- Automatic levels
- Electronic distance measuring equipment
- Refrigeration thermometers
- Carbon monoxide detectors
- Surface thermometers
- Spectrometers
- Clamp-on multimeters
- Airflow meters
- Wearable mobile inspection computers
- Distance measuring wheels
- Ultrasonic thickness gauges
- 10-key calculators
- Arc receptacle testers
- Volt-ammeters
- Electrical circuit testers
- Hygrometers
- Adjustable wrenches
- Concrete strength measurers
- Water pressure gauges
- Infrared thermometer lasers
- Pounds per square inch PSI test gauges
- Adjustable widemouth pliers
- Scanners
- Air velocity and temperature meters
- Ultrasonic leak detectors
- Pressure gauges
- Multimeters
- Asphalt thermometers
- Screwdrivers
- Concrete testers
- Manometers
- Optical levels
- pH meters
- Lock levels
- Digital cameras
- Megohmeters
- Radon detection devices
- Torque meters
- Circuit analyzers
- Programmable calculators
- Laser measuring devices
- Computerized data collectors
- Power analyzer dataloggers
- Laser fiches
- Continuity testers
- Optical scanners
- Axes
- Drafting tools
- Architects' scales
- Vibration meters
- Digital multimeters
- Video inspection cameras
- Voltage testers
- Magnetic locators
- Air sampling pumps
- Light meters
- Borescopes
- Water quality test kits
- Map wheels
- Desktop computers
- Ground resistance testers
- Two way radios
- Temperature/humidity testers
- Dissolved oxygen meters
- Shovels
- Non-contact infrared thermometers
- Cordless drills
- Pocket personal computers PC
- Force gauges
- Engineering scales
- Stud locators
- Ground fault circuit interrupter GFCI testers
- Electronic levels
- OptaSoft Commercial Building Inspector
- Spreadsheet software
- Word processing software
- Mobile building inspection software
- Trimble Digital Fieldbook
- Microsoft Excel
- New construction inspection form software
- Internet browser software
- ESRI ArcView
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Microsoft Outlook
- Automated permit system software
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Arc Second PocketCAD
- Oracle Primavera Systems
- Database software
- Microsoft Office
- Municipal geographic management software
- Calendar and scheduling software
- Inspection Depot Home Guide System
- Microsoft Internet Explorer
- Intuit QuickBooks
- SAP
- Vision Software
- Email software
- Microsoft Project
- Microsoft Word
- Intuit Quicken
- Real estate and tax software
- NorthWest Builders Network Plan Analyst
- Residential home inspection form software