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