Building Inspector Interim

Building Inspector Interim

(Formerly Code Enforcement Inspector I, II, and III) Under supervision of the Commissioner of Code Enforcement, makes inspections of residential and commercial buildings and structures, or any appurtenances connected or attached to such buildings or structures in the course of construction for the purposes of ensuring compliance with laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations relating to the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, removal and maintenance.

Performs related duties as required that pertain to enforcement of the Cleveland Housing, Building, and Zoning Codes as well as the Ohio Building and Residential Codes.

Responsibilities:

• Make inspections of residential and commercial buildings and structures and related appurtenances.
• Ensure compliance with laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations pertaining to construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use, occupancy, location, removal, and maintenance.
• Perform related duties required for enforcement of Cleveland Housing, Building, and Zoning Codes and Ohio Building and Residential Codes.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid State of Ohio Driver's License.
• State of Ohio Board of Building Standards (OBBS) certification as a Building Inspector and OBBS certification as a Residential Building Inspector, maintained throughout employment.
• Three years of full‑time paid experience as a construction contractor or supervisor for non‑residential buildings or structures, or as a skilled tradesman for work subject to inspection under a model building code organization or a code adopted for non‑residential buildings or structures, or experience specified in section 103.3.3(2).
• OR successful completion of a trainee program pursuant to section 103.3.9.
• For Building Inspector I level: OBBS interim or trainee certification as a Building Inspector and an OBBS interim certification as a residential building inspector may substitute for Building Inspector and Residential Building Inspector certifications.
• For Building Inspector II level:
  Must have passed the P‑1 Residential Plumbing Inspector examination through the International Code Council (ICC) or the 5A Plumbing 1 and 2 Family Dwellings through the NCPCCI. OBBS certification as a residential Plumbing Inspector is preferred.
• For Building Inspector III level:
  Must have passed the P2 Commercial Plumbing Inspector examination through the ICC per the inspector incentive schedule or the 5B Plumbing General through the NCPCCI.
• For Building Inspector IV level:
  Must have passed the E2 Commercial Electrical Inspector examination through the ICC or the 2B Electrical General examination through the National Certification Program for Construction Code Inspectors (NCPCCI).