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