Building Inspector Blue Springs Missouri

JOB SUMMARY STATEMENT:

Conducts building inspections to ensure compliance with municipal building codes and related regulations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Inspects buildings under construction or during remodeling to determine compliance with building, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical code requirements and to ensure the application of safe construction practices.

2. Inspects buildings being moved within, into, or out of the city for compliance with regulations of the building code.

3. Receives phone calls from contractors concerning work in progress. Answers questions related to building code.

4. Studies new materials, methods, and appliances of building construction to keep current on modern development.

5. Maintains records regarding inspections.

6. Reviews plans of proposed buildings for code compliance.

7. Issues building permits.

8. Investigates public complaints.

9. Determines compliance with fire code.

The above duties and responsibilities include those tasks, physical and mental requirements, visual requirements, unique physical surroundings, and mental/cognitive abilities required to perform the essential elements of the position.