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