Will “Building Code Inspector” be Replaced By Robots? 🤔
63% Chance of Automation
“Building Code Inspector” will maybe be replaced by robots.
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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
- Bridge Inspector
- Boilers Inspector
- Boiler Inspector
- Architectural Inspector
- Architectural Examiner
- Amusement Ride Inspector
Tasks for “Building Code Inspector”
- 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.
- Inspect facilities or installations to determine their environmental impact.
- Monitor construction activities to ensure that environmental regulations are not violated.
- Confer with owners, violators, or authorities to explain regulations or recommend remedial actions.
- Conduct environmental hazard inspections to identify or quantify problems such as asbestos, poor air quality, water contamination, or other environmental hazards.
- Evaluate premises for cleanliness, such as proper garbage disposal or lack of vermin infestation.
- Review and interpret plans, blueprints, site layouts, specifications, or construction methods to ensure compliance to legal requirements and safety regulations.
- Issue permits for construction, relocation, demolition, or occupancy.
- Measure dimensions and verify level, alignment, or elevation of structures or fixtures to ensure compliance to building plans and codes.
- 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.
- Estimate cost of completed work or of needed renovations or upgrades.
- Evaluate project details to ensure adherence to environmental regulations.
- Train, direct, or supervise other construction inspectors.
- Sample and test air to identify gasses, such as bromine, ozone, or sulfur dioxide, or particulates, such as mold, dust, or allergens.
- Approve building plans that meet required specifications.
- Maintain daily logs and supplement inspection records with photographs.
- Inspect and monitor construction sites to ensure adherence to safety standards, building codes, or specifications.
- Monitor installation of plumbing, wiring, equipment, or appliances to ensure that installation is performed properly and is in compliance with applicable regulations.
- Conduct inspections, using survey instruments, metering devices, tape measures, or test equipment.
Related Technology & Tools
- pH meters
- Multimeters
- Asphalt thermometers
- Laptop computers
- Concrete strength measurers
- Torque meters
- Pressure gauges
- Circuit analyzers
- Plumb bobs
- Clamp-on multimeters
- Pocket personal computers PC
- Continuity testers
- Levels
- Tablet computers
- Laser printers
- Non-contact infrared thermometers
- Electronic distance measuring equipment
- Tape measures
- Conductivity meters
- Air velocity and temperature meters
- Cordless drills
- Magnetic locators
- Programmable calculators
- Refrigeration thermometers
- Axes
- Digital multimeters
- Hydrometers
- Digital cameras
- Electrical circuit testers
- 10-key calculators
- Water pressure gauges
- Optical levels
- Laser fiches
- Moisture meters
- Air sampling pumps
- Ultrasonic leak detectors
- Adjustable wrenches
- Vibration meters
- Radon detection devices
- Inspection mirrors
- Handheld thermometers
- Map wheels
- Gas leak detection devices
- Notebook computers
- Screwdrivers
- Electronic levels
- Temperature/humidity testers
- Scanners
- Surface thermometers
- Manometers
- Microwave leakage detectors
- Architects' scales
- Optical scanners
- Force gauges
- Distance measuring wheels
- Drafting tools
- Spectrometers
- Arc receptacle testers
- Computerized data collectors
- Transit levels
- Theodolites
- Insulation testers
- Power analyzer dataloggers
- Concrete testers
- Laser measuring devices
- Engineering scales
- Lock levels
- Wearable mobile inspection computers
- Hygrometers
- Airflow meters
- Infrared thermometer lasers
- Pounds per square inch PSI test gauges
- Chlorine meters
- Probe rods
- Volt-ammeters
- Ground resistance testers
- Carbon monoxide detectors
- Combustible gas detectors
- Air sampling devices
- Two way radios
- Borescopes
- Light meters
- Shovels
- Automatic levels
- Adjustable widemouth pliers
- Stud locators
- Ground fault circuit interrupter GFCI testers
- Video inspection cameras
- Dissolved oxygen meters
- Voltage testers
- Refrigerant leak detectors
- Water quality test kits
- Megohmeters
- Ultrasonic thickness gauges
- Desktop computers
- Intuit Quicken
- Microsoft Project
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mobile building inspection software
- Database software
- Spreadsheet software
- Residential home inspection form software
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Trimble Digital Fieldbook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Office
- Vision Software
- Email software
- OptaSoft Commercial Building Inspector
- Microsoft Excel
- SAP
- Automated permit system software
- Microsoft Internet Explorer
- Internet browser software
- Word processing software
- Real estate and tax software
- Intuit QuickBooks
- Microsoft Word
- NorthWest Builders Network Plan Analyst
- Arc Second PocketCAD
- Calendar and scheduling software
- Municipal geographic management software
- ESRI ArcView
- Inspection Depot Home Guide System
- New construction inspection form software
- Oracle Primavera Systems