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