| Job Title |
Inspector, Building |
| Job Description |
Inspects New And Existing Buildings And Structures To Enforce
Conformance To Building, Grading, And Zoning Laws And Approved
Plans, Specifications, And Standards: Inspects Residential,
Commercial, Industrial, And Other Buildings During And After
Construction To Ensure That Components, Such As Footings, Floor
Framing, Completed Framing, Chimneys, And Stairways Meet
Provisions Of Building, Grading, Zoning, And Safety Laws And
Approved Plans, Specifications, And Standards. Observes
Conditions And Issues Notices For Corrections To Persons
Responsible For Conformance. Obtains Evidence And Prepares
Report Concerning Violations Which Have Not Been Corrected.
Interprets Legal Requirements And Recommends Compliance
Procedures To Contractors, Craftworkers, And Owners. Keeps
Inspection Records And Prepares Reports For Use By
Administrative Or Judicial Authorities. May Conduct Surveys Of
Existing Buildings To Determine Lack Of Prescribed Maintenance,
Housing Violations, Or Hazardous Conditions. May Review Request
For And Issue Building Permits. May Specialize In Inspecting
Multifamily Residences, Temporary Structures, Buildings To Be
Moved, Or Building Appendages, Such As Chimneys, Signs, Swimming
Pools, Retaining Walls, And Excavations And Fills. May
Specialize In Inspecting Single-family Residences For
Enforcement Of Full Range Of Building, Zoning, Grading, And
Mechanical Codes, Including Electrical, Plumbing, Heating And
Refrigeration, Ventilating, And Air-conditioning Regulations And
Be Designated Residential Building Inspector (government Ser.).
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