Will “Residential Building Inspector” be Replaced By Robots? 🤔
63% Chance of Automation
“Residential Building Inspector” will maybe be replaced by robots.
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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
- 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 “Residential Building Inspector”
- 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.
- Conduct environmental hazard inspections to identify or quantify problems such as asbestos, poor air quality, water contamination, or other environmental hazards.
- Monitor construction activities to ensure that environmental regulations are not violated.
- Estimate cost of completed work or of needed renovations or upgrades.
- Evaluate premises for cleanliness, such as proper garbage disposal or lack of vermin infestation.
- Evaluate project details to ensure adherence to environmental regulations.
- Confer with owners, violators, or authorities to explain regulations or recommend remedial actions.
- Inspect facilities or installations to determine their environmental impact.
- Train, direct, or supervise other construction inspectors.
- Issue permits for construction, relocation, demolition, or occupancy.
- Monitor installation of plumbing, wiring, equipment, or appliances to ensure that installation is performed properly and is in compliance with applicable regulations.
- Review and interpret plans, blueprints, site layouts, specifications, or construction methods to ensure compliance to legal requirements and safety regulations.
- 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.
- 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.
- Sample and test air to identify gasses, such as bromine, ozone, or sulfur dioxide, or particulates, such as mold, dust, or allergens.
- Maintain daily logs and supplement inspection records with photographs.
- 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.
Related Technology & Tools
- Concrete testers
- Lock levels
- Asphalt thermometers
- Notebook computers
- Infrared thermometer lasers
- Computerized data collectors
- Vibration meters
- Theodolites
- Architects' scales
- Continuity testers
- Light meters
- Tape measures
- Pocket personal computers PC
- Megohmeters
- Laser measuring devices
- Moisture meters
- Adjustable widemouth pliers
- Water pressure gauges
- Manometers
- Probe rods
- Pressure gauges
- Transit levels
- Two way radios
- Stud locators
- Digital cameras
- Non-contact infrared thermometers
- Laptop computers
- Ground resistance testers
- Microwave leakage detectors
- Scanners
- Screwdrivers
- Air sampling devices
- Combustible gas detectors
- Optical scanners
- Optical levels
- Gas leak detection devices
- Air velocity and temperature meters
- Wearable mobile inspection computers
- Refrigerant leak detectors
- Inspection mirrors
- Engineering scales
- Map wheels
- Power analyzer dataloggers
- Electronic distance measuring equipment
- Torque meters
- Digital multimeters
- Refrigeration thermometers
- Cordless drills
- Magnetic locators
- Carbon monoxide detectors
- Programmable calculators
- Automatic levels
- Voltage testers
- Multimeters
- Levels
- Spectrometers
- Water quality test kits
- Electrical circuit testers
- Pounds per square inch PSI test gauges
- Ultrasonic thickness gauges
- Concrete strength measurers
- Borescopes
- Radon detection devices
- 10-key calculators
- Shovels
- Hygrometers
- Volt-ammeters
- pH meters
- Arc receptacle testers
- Force gauges
- Insulation testers
- Laser printers
- Chlorine meters
- Plumb bobs
- Airflow meters
- Desktop computers
- Air sampling pumps
- Adjustable wrenches
- Dissolved oxygen meters
- Tablet computers
- Laser fiches
- Hydrometers
- Drafting tools
- Electronic levels
- Conductivity meters
- Ultrasonic leak detectors
- Surface thermometers
- Clamp-on multimeters
- Distance measuring wheels
- Temperature/humidity testers
- Axes
- Ground fault circuit interrupter GFCI testers
- Video inspection cameras
- Circuit analyzers
- Handheld thermometers
- Real estate and tax software
- Intuit QuickBooks
- Oracle Primavera Systems
- Mobile building inspection software
- Municipal geographic management software
- Microsoft Project
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Word
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- NorthWest Builders Network Plan Analyst
- Arc Second PocketCAD
- SAP
- Email software
- Internet browser software
- Intuit Quicken
- Inspection Depot Home Guide System
- Residential home inspection form software
- Automated permit system software
- Database software
- Calendar and scheduling software
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- ESRI ArcView
- Word processing software
- New construction inspection form software
- Microsoft Internet Explorer
- Vision Software
- OptaSoft Commercial Building Inspector
- Trimble Digital Fieldbook
- Spreadsheet software