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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”.

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Tasks for “Building Official”

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.
Maintain daily logs and supplement inspection records with photographs.
Issue permits for construction, relocation, demolition, or occupancy.
Evaluate premises for cleanliness, such as proper garbage disposal or lack of vermin infestation.
Inspect facilities or installations to determine their environmental impact.
Inspect and monitor construction sites to ensure adherence to safety standards, building codes, or specifications.
Approve building plans that meet required specifications.
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.
Conduct inspections, using survey instruments, metering devices, tape measures, or test equipment.
Monitor construction activities to ensure that environmental regulations are not violated.
Measure dimensions and verify level, alignment, or elevation of structures or fixtures to ensure compliance to building plans and codes.
Estimate cost of completed work or of needed renovations or upgrades.
Evaluate project details to ensure adherence to environmental regulations.
Conduct environmental hazard inspections to identify or quantify problems such as asbestos, poor air quality, water contamination, or other environmental hazards.
Train, direct, or supervise other construction inspectors.
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.
Sample and test air to identify gasses, such as bromine, ozone, or sulfur dioxide, or particulates, such as mold, dust, or allergens.
Confer with owners, violators, or authorities to explain regulations or recommend remedial actions.

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