Will “Building Equipment Inspector” be Replaced By Robots? 🤔
63% Chance of Automation
“Building Equipment 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 Code Inspector
- Bridge Inspector
- Boilers Inspector
- Boiler Inspector
- Architectural Inspector
- Architectural Examiner
- Amusement Ride Inspector
Tasks for “Building Equipment Inspector”
- Monitor construction activities to ensure that environmental regulations are not violated.
- Conduct inspections, using survey instruments, metering devices, tape measures, or test equipment.
- Measure dimensions and verify level, alignment, or elevation of structures or fixtures to ensure compliance to building plans and codes.
- Evaluate project details to ensure adherence to environmental regulations.
- Maintain daily logs and supplement inspection records with photographs.
- Evaluate premises for cleanliness, such as proper garbage disposal or lack of vermin infestation.
- Train, direct, or supervise other construction inspectors.
- Inspect facilities or installations to determine their environmental impact.
- Issue permits for construction, relocation, demolition, or occupancy.
- Review and interpret plans, blueprints, site layouts, specifications, or construction methods to ensure compliance to legal requirements and safety regulations.
- Monitor installation of plumbing, wiring, equipment, or appliances to ensure that installation is performed properly and is in compliance with applicable regulations.
- Approve building plans that meet required specifications.
- Estimate cost of completed work or of needed renovations or upgrades.
- Conduct environmental hazard inspections to identify or quantify problems such as asbestos, poor air quality, water contamination, or other environmental hazards.
- Sample and test air to identify gasses, such as bromine, ozone, or sulfur dioxide, or particulates, such as mold, dust, or allergens.
- Inspect and monitor construction sites to ensure adherence to safety standards, building codes, or specifications.
- Confer with owners, violators, or authorities to explain regulations or recommend remedial actions.
- 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.
- 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.
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- Engineering scales
- Ground fault circuit interrupter GFCI testers
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- Architects' scales
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- Optical scanners
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- Force gauges
- Wearable mobile inspection computers
- Scanners
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- Water pressure gauges
- Stud locators
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- Laser fiches
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- ESRI ArcView
- Microsoft Excel
- Arc Second PocketCAD
- Inspection Depot Home Guide System
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- NorthWest Builders Network Plan Analyst
- Trimble Digital Fieldbook
- OptaSoft Commercial Building Inspector
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Word
- Intuit QuickBooks
- Real estate and tax software
- Microsoft Internet Explorer
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- Municipal geographic management software
- Microsoft Project
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Vision Software
- Internet browser software
- Automated permit system software
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- Calendar and scheduling software
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- Database software
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- Microsoft Outlook
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- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Oracle Primavera Systems
- Word processing software