| Building Inspector Job Description |
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| The following is a full job description for Building Inspector. Here are the requirements and responsibilities for Building Inspector along with statistics. If after reading this page you determine that Building Inspector is not the position you are looking for, you may want to try one of these similar titles: Fire Marshall, Flight Inspector II, Flight Inspector III, Flight Inspector IV, Product Inspector II, Product Inspector III, Quality Control Inspector IV, Quality Control Inspector II, Quality Control Inspector I |
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| Requirements and Responsibilities For Building Inspector |
| Inspects various building structures to ensure safety and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. Documents inspection results and details violations and corrective actions required for compliance. Issues warnings, citations, or notices to comply and revisits violation sites to verify issues have been resolved. Investigates complaints about potential code violations such as illegal structures or zoning violations. Maintains technical knowledge and a deep understanding of structural quality, building codes and standards, and electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems. Requires a high school diploma. Requires Building Inspection Certification. Typically reports to a supervisor. Works independently within established procedures associated with the specific job function. Has gained proficiency in multiple competencies relevant to the job. Typically requires 3-5 years of related experience. |
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| Also referred to as: Building and Codes Inspector, Construction and Building Inspector, Construction Trades Inspector - Building |
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| Similar Jobs: Fire Marshall, Flight Inspector II, Flight Inspector III, Flight Inspector IV, Product Inspector II, Product Inspector III, Quality Control Inspector IV, Quality Control Inspector II, Quality Control Inspector I |
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| Level of Education: Building Inspector Salaries with an Associate's Degree, Building Inspector Salaries with a Bachelor's Degree, Building Inspector Salaries with a Master's Degree or MBA, Building Inspector Salaries with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent |
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| Industries: Business Services, Construction, Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit, Energy & Utilities, Retail & Wholesale |  |