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