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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
- 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 “Line Inspector”
- Estimate cost of completed work or of needed renovations or upgrades.
- Inspect and monitor construction sites to ensure adherence to safety standards, building codes, or specifications.
- Conduct inspections, using survey instruments, metering devices, tape measures, or test equipment.
- 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.
- 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.
- Review and interpret plans, blueprints, site layouts, specifications, or construction methods to ensure compliance to legal requirements and safety regulations.
- Approve building plans that meet required specifications.
- Monitor installation of plumbing, wiring, equipment, or appliances to ensure that installation is performed properly and is in compliance with applicable regulations.
- Evaluate premises for cleanliness, such as proper garbage disposal or lack of vermin infestation.
- Sample and test air to identify gasses, such as bromine, ozone, or sulfur dioxide, or particulates, such as mold, dust, or allergens.
- Issue permits for construction, relocation, demolition, or occupancy.
- Train, direct, or supervise other construction inspectors.
- Measure dimensions and verify level, alignment, or elevation of structures or fixtures to ensure compliance to building plans and codes.
- Conduct environmental hazard inspections to identify or quantify problems such as asbestos, poor air quality, water contamination, or other environmental hazards.
- Evaluate project details to ensure adherence to environmental regulations.
- Confer with owners, violators, or authorities to explain regulations or recommend remedial actions.
- Maintain daily logs and supplement inspection records with photographs.
- Inspect facilities or installations to determine their environmental impact.
Related Technology & Tools
- Surface thermometers
- Notebook computers
- Laser fiches
- Non-contact infrared thermometers
- Voltage testers
- Airflow meters
- Ultrasonic leak detectors
- Continuity testers
- Volt-ammeters
- Multimeters
- pH meters
- Handheld thermometers
- Engineering scales
- Video inspection cameras
- Clamp-on multimeters
- Ground resistance testers
- Drafting tools
- Wearable mobile inspection computers
- Probe rods
- Light meters
- Force gauges
- Spectrometers
- Optical levels
- Architects' scales
- Dissolved oxygen meters
- Desktop computers
- Two way radios
- Optical scanners
- Vibration meters
- Radon detection devices
- Concrete strength measurers
- Air sampling devices
- Water quality test kits
- Ground fault circuit interrupter GFCI testers
- Power analyzer dataloggers
- Microwave leakage detectors
- Borescopes
- Inspection mirrors
- Moisture meters
- Water pressure gauges
- Adjustable wrenches
- Levels
- Ultrasonic thickness gauges
- Stud locators
- Programmable calculators
- Pounds per square inch PSI test gauges
- Magnetic locators
- Automatic levels
- Electronic distance measuring equipment
- Refrigerant leak detectors
- Circuit analyzers
- Transit levels
- Theodolites
- Pocket personal computers PC
- Map wheels
- Air sampling pumps
- Combustible gas detectors
- Hydrometers
- Laptop computers
- Temperature/humidity testers
- Computerized data collectors
- Gas leak detection devices
- Carbon monoxide detectors
- Air velocity and temperature meters
- Pressure gauges
- Adjustable widemouth pliers
- Arc receptacle testers
- Hygrometers
- Scanners
- Lock levels
- Asphalt thermometers
- Cordless drills
- Electronic levels
- Laser measuring devices
- Electrical circuit testers
- Megohmeters
- Tape measures
- Laser printers
- Digital multimeters
- Manometers
- Refrigeration thermometers
- Screwdrivers
- Insulation testers
- Conductivity meters
- Shovels
- Digital cameras
- Torque meters
- Chlorine meters
- Concrete testers
- Plumb bobs
- Distance measuring wheels
- Infrared thermometer lasers
- Axes
- Tablet computers
- 10-key calculators
- Calendar and scheduling software
- Email software
- Mobile building inspection software
- New construction inspection form software
- Municipal geographic management software
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Real estate and tax software
- Residential home inspection form software
- Word processing software
- SAP
- Database software
- Internet browser software
- Trimble Digital Fieldbook
- Microsoft Project
- Vision Software
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Intuit Quicken
- Intuit QuickBooks
- Oracle Primavera Systems
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Internet Explorer
- Spreadsheet software
- Automated permit system software
- OptaSoft Commercial Building Inspector
- NorthWest Builders Network Plan Analyst
- Microsoft Office
- ESRI ArcView
- Arc Second PocketCAD
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Inspection Depot Home Guide System