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