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”
- Evaluate project details to ensure adherence to environmental regulations.
- Approve building plans that meet required specifications.
- Confer with owners, violators, or authorities to explain regulations or recommend remedial actions.
- Issue permits for construction, relocation, demolition, or occupancy.
- Maintain daily logs and supplement inspection records with photographs.
- 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.
- Conduct inspections, using survey instruments, metering devices, tape measures, or test equipment.
- Monitor installation of plumbing, wiring, equipment, or appliances to ensure that installation is performed properly and is in compliance with applicable regulations.
- Sample and test air to identify gasses, such as bromine, ozone, or sulfur dioxide, or particulates, such as mold, dust, or allergens.
- Conduct environmental hazard inspections to identify or quantify problems such as asbestos, poor air quality, water contamination, or other environmental hazards.
- Review and interpret plans, blueprints, site layouts, specifications, or construction methods to ensure compliance to legal requirements and safety regulations.
- Train, direct, or supervise other construction inspectors.
- Estimate cost of completed work or of needed renovations or upgrades.
- Measure dimensions and verify level, alignment, or elevation of structures or fixtures to ensure compliance to building plans and codes.
- Inspect facilities or installations to determine their environmental impact.
- 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.
- 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.
Related Technology & Tools
- Microwave leakage detectors
- Vibration meters
- Infrared thermometer lasers
- Voltage testers
- Probe rods
- Wearable mobile inspection computers
- Pressure gauges
- 10-key calculators
- Spectrometers
- Tape measures
- Lock levels
- Inspection mirrors
- Continuity testers
- Water quality test kits
- Electronic levels
- Automatic levels
- Concrete strength measurers
- Surface thermometers
- Borescopes
- Distance measuring wheels
- Air velocity and temperature meters
- pH meters
- Hygrometers
- Digital cameras
- Programmable calculators
- Water pressure gauges
- Torque meters
- Digital multimeters
- Drafting tools
- Temperature/humidity testers
- Airflow meters
- Chlorine meters
- Two way radios
- Optical scanners
- Stud locators
- Air sampling pumps
- Light meters
- Architects' scales
- Ultrasonic thickness gauges
- Engineering scales
- Map wheels
- Electronic distance measuring equipment
- Cordless drills
- Magnetic locators
- Circuit analyzers
- Laptop computers
- Laser measuring devices
- Combustible gas detectors
- Radon detection devices
- Video inspection cameras
- Hydrometers
- Tablet computers
- Adjustable widemouth pliers
- Transit levels
- Levels
- Carbon monoxide detectors
- Arc receptacle testers
- Manometers
- Notebook computers
- Force gauges
- Clamp-on multimeters
- Axes
- Pocket personal computers PC
- Refrigerant leak detectors
- Plumb bobs
- Screwdrivers
- Optical levels
- Handheld thermometers
- Ultrasonic leak detectors
- Non-contact infrared thermometers
- Shovels
- Dissolved oxygen meters
- Gas leak detection devices
- Asphalt thermometers
- Air sampling devices
- Volt-ammeters
- Scanners
- Laser fiches
- Power analyzer dataloggers
- Theodolites
- Refrigeration thermometers
- Multimeters
- Adjustable wrenches
- Ground fault circuit interrupter GFCI testers
- Laser printers
- Megohmeters
- Concrete testers
- Moisture meters
- Electrical circuit testers
- Insulation testers
- Ground resistance testers
- Pounds per square inch PSI test gauges
- Computerized data collectors
- Desktop computers
- Conductivity meters
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Real estate and tax software
- Spreadsheet software
- New construction inspection form software
- Vision Software
- Residential home inspection form software
- Mobile building inspection software
- Microsoft Office
- Calendar and scheduling software
- Inspection Depot Home Guide System
- SAP
- Email software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Excel
- Arc Second PocketCAD
- Oracle Primavera Systems
- OptaSoft Commercial Building Inspector
- Database software
- Internet browser software
- Word processing software
- Automated permit system software
- Municipal geographic management software
- Microsoft Project
- ESRI ArcView
- Intuit Quicken
- Intuit QuickBooks
- Microsoft Internet Explorer
- Trimble Digital Fieldbook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- NorthWest Builders Network Plan Analyst
- Microsoft Word