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63% Chance of Automation
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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
- 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 “Housing Inspector”
- Estimate cost of completed work or of needed renovations or upgrades.
- 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.
- 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.
- Maintain daily logs and supplement inspection records with photographs.
- Inspect and monitor construction sites to ensure adherence to safety standards, building codes, or specifications.
- 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.
- 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.
- Conduct inspections, using survey instruments, metering devices, tape measures, or test equipment.
- Evaluate premises for cleanliness, such as proper garbage disposal or lack of vermin infestation.
- Evaluate project details to ensure adherence to environmental regulations.
- Monitor construction activities to ensure that environmental regulations are not violated.
- 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.
- 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.
Related Technology & Tools
- Spectrometers
- Megohmeters
- Computerized data collectors
- Multimeters
- Carbon monoxide detectors
- Ground resistance testers
- Laser printers
- Handheld thermometers
- Theodolites
- Scanners
- Map wheels
- Electrical circuit testers
- 10-key calculators
- Arc receptacle testers
- Wearable mobile inspection computers
- Optical scanners
- Refrigerant leak detectors
- Force gauges
- Axes
- Tablet computers
- Ultrasonic thickness gauges
- Gas leak detection devices
- Desktop computers
- Power analyzer dataloggers
- Volt-ammeters
- Lock levels
- Clamp-on multimeters
- Circuit analyzers
- Voltage testers
- Laser measuring devices
- Laser fiches
- Asphalt thermometers
- Light meters
- Pressure gauges
- Cordless drills
- Programmable calculators
- Air velocity and temperature meters
- Insulation testers
- Pocket personal computers PC
- Continuity testers
- Stud locators
- Water pressure gauges
- Manometers
- Digital multimeters
- Adjustable wrenches
- Dissolved oxygen meters
- Torque meters
- Air sampling devices
- Distance measuring wheels
- Shovels
- Vibration meters
- Borescopes
- Transit levels
- Hydrometers
- Engineering scales
- Inspection mirrors
- Architects' scales
- Optical levels
- Water quality test kits
- Hygrometers
- Video inspection cameras
- Pounds per square inch PSI test gauges
- Tape measures
- Surface thermometers
- Levels
- Plumb bobs
- Microwave leakage detectors
- Magnetic locators
- Infrared thermometer lasers
- Conductivity meters
- Probe rods
- Temperature/humidity testers
- Ground fault circuit interrupter GFCI testers
- Combustible gas detectors
- Airflow meters
- Ultrasonic leak detectors
- Electronic levels
- Screwdrivers
- Refrigeration thermometers
- Non-contact infrared thermometers
- Two way radios
- Radon detection devices
- Notebook computers
- Concrete strength measurers
- Moisture meters
- pH meters
- Electronic distance measuring equipment
- Automatic levels
- Air sampling pumps
- Concrete testers
- Chlorine meters
- Drafting tools
- Adjustable widemouth pliers
- Laptop computers
- Digital cameras
- Intuit Quicken
- Municipal geographic management software
- Oracle Primavera Systems
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Real estate and tax software
- Calendar and scheduling software
- Microsoft Office
- OptaSoft Commercial Building Inspector
- Residential home inspection form software
- Spreadsheet software
- Inspection Depot Home Guide System
- Trimble Digital Fieldbook
- Email software
- Microsoft Project
- New construction inspection form software
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Database software
- Microsoft Word
- NorthWest Builders Network Plan Analyst
- Intuit QuickBooks
- Microsoft Excel
- Automated permit system software
- ESRI ArcView
- Word processing software
- Arc Second PocketCAD
- Microsoft Internet Explorer
- Mobile building inspection software
- Internet browser software
- SAP
- Vision Software
- Microsoft Outlook