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