Building Inspector
- Ensure buildings are safe and compliant with codes and regulations.
- Protect communities by verifying structural integrity and safety standards.
- Unique role in overseeing diverse systems like plumbing and electrical.
💰 Earn $71K-$116K
📚 High School Diploma or GED
Overview
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.Scoop
High School Diploma or GED
Steady (Staying constant (within 1%))
Day-to-Day
- Monitor installation of plumbing, wiring, equipment, or appliances to ensure that installation is performed properly and is in compliance with applicable regulations.
- Approve building plans that meet required specifications.
- Inspect and monitor construction sites to ensure adherence to safety standards, building codes, or 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.
- Review and interpret plans, blueprints, site layouts, specifications, or construction methods to ensure compliance to legal requirements and safety regulations.
Best For You If...
YOU Like 💕
- Using data or completing tasks
- Working with my hands
- Thinking and problem solving
You are skilled in 💫
- Operation and Control
- Operations Monitoring
- Equipment Maintenance
- Critical Thinking
- Troubleshooting
You value 🙏
- Having support
- Job security
- Having freedom
In Action
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Building Inspector
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Pathways to this Career
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