Will “Residential Building Inspector” be Replaced By Robots? 🤔
63% Chance of Automation
“Residential Building Inspector” will maybe be replaced by robots.
This job is ranked #350 out of #702. A higher ranking (i.e., a lower number) means the job is less likely to be replaced.
Care to share? Click for Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, or XING. 👍
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 facilities or installations to determine their environmental impact.
- Maintain daily logs and supplement inspection records with photographs.
- Estimate cost of completed work or of needed renovations or upgrades.
- 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 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.
- Conduct environmental hazard inspections to identify or quantify problems such as asbestos, poor air quality, water contamination, or other environmental hazards.
- Measure dimensions and verify level, alignment, or elevation of structures or fixtures to ensure compliance to building plans and codes.
- Confer with owners, violators, or authorities to explain regulations or recommend remedial actions.
- Inspect and monitor construction sites to ensure adherence to safety standards, building codes, or specifications.
- Monitor construction activities to ensure that environmental regulations are not violated.
- Train, direct, or supervise other construction inspectors.
- Review and interpret plans, blueprints, site layouts, specifications, or construction methods to ensure compliance to legal requirements and safety regulations.
- 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.
- Approve building plans that meet required specifications.
- Conduct inspections, using survey instruments, metering devices, tape measures, or test equipment.
- Evaluate project details to ensure adherence to environmental regulations.
Related Technology & Tools
- Non-contact infrared thermometers
- Laser printers
- Inspection mirrors
- Force gauges
- Shovels
- Wearable mobile inspection computers
- Engineering scales
- Water pressure gauges
- Digital cameras
- Map wheels
- Electronic levels
- Pounds per square inch PSI test gauges
- Optical scanners
- Cordless drills
- 10-key calculators
- Probe rods
- Megohmeters
- Two way radios
- Adjustable wrenches
- Arc receptacle testers
- Refrigeration thermometers
- Infrared thermometer lasers
- Stud locators
- Laptop computers
- Laser measuring devices
- Optical levels
- Microwave leakage detectors
- Digital multimeters
- Manometers
- Automatic levels
- Desktop computers
- pH meters
- Airflow meters
- Refrigerant leak detectors
- Gas leak detection devices
- Theodolites
- Adjustable widemouth pliers
- Electronic distance measuring equipment
- Water quality test kits
- Notebook computers
- Air sampling devices
- Magnetic locators
- Hygrometers
- Volt-ammeters
- Electrical circuit testers
- Plumb bobs
- Laser fiches
- Borescopes
- Pocket personal computers PC
- Computerized data collectors
- Concrete strength measurers
- Circuit analyzers
- Light meters
- Moisture meters
- Air sampling pumps
- Voltage testers
- Hydrometers
- Insulation testers
- Carbon monoxide detectors
- Power analyzer dataloggers
- Dissolved oxygen meters
- Transit levels
- Spectrometers
- Asphalt thermometers
- Distance measuring wheels
- Tape measures
- Programmable calculators
- Conductivity meters
- Air velocity and temperature meters
- Chlorine meters
- Scanners
- Temperature/humidity testers
- Handheld thermometers
- Pressure gauges
- Screwdrivers
- Ground resistance testers
- Architects' scales
- Ground fault circuit interrupter GFCI testers
- Ultrasonic leak detectors
- Tablet computers
- Multimeters
- Concrete testers
- Combustible gas detectors
- Radon detection devices
- Drafting tools
- Vibration meters
- Torque meters
- Lock levels
- Ultrasonic thickness gauges
- Video inspection cameras
- Axes
- Surface thermometers
- Continuity testers
- Levels
- Clamp-on multimeters
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Mobile building inspection software
- Vision Software
- Internet browser software
- Municipal geographic management software
- SAP
- Spreadsheet software
- Oracle Primavera Systems
- ESRI ArcView
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Arc Second PocketCAD
- New construction inspection form software
- Trimble Digital Fieldbook
- NorthWest Builders Network Plan Analyst
- Database software
- Automated permit system software
- Intuit Quicken
- Email software
- Microsoft Internet Explorer
- OptaSoft Commercial Building Inspector
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Word
- Word processing software
- Microsoft Project
- Calendar and scheduling software
- Inspection Depot Home Guide System
- Real estate and tax software
- Residential home inspection form software
- Intuit QuickBooks