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