Building Inspector

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Performs inspection work to secure compliance with building, electrical or plumbing and heating codes. Works under the direction and supervision of a Chief Building Inspector.

An employee in this class specializes in performing either building, electrical, or plumbing and heating inspections. Work involves inspecting residential and commercial construction, renovations, mobile home setup, additions and existing buildings to certify that work, materials and methods are in compliance with applicable Federal, State, and local codes. The employee has the responsibility for securing compliance with regulations when violations are found.

Considerable tact, courtesy and firmness are required as the employee works independently in the field and has constant contact with contractors, property owners and the general public. Performs work during emergency/disaster situations. Work is performed under the general supervision of a Chief Building Inspector and is reviewed for proper interpretation and enforcement of applicable laws and code requirements.

• Inspects buildings during and after construction including footings, structural framing, design, materials, detail arrangement and workmanship to determine compliance with building and land use law.
• Reviews plans and specifications for compliance with building, zoning and other public safety laws.
• Discusses conditions found with owner or builder and explains importance of adjusting conditions voluntarily; conducts follow‑up inspections and notes changes made; recommends formal actions for non‑compliance, when necessary.
• Maintains records of inspections and prepares related reports.

• Inspects new and existing wiring and electrical installations in residences, businesses and other buildings for conformance with safety standards, codes and ordinances; issues electrical inspection certificates for approved installations.
• Inspects electrical installations during construction and examines completed installations for workmanship and proper use of materials.
• Discusses conditions found with owner or builder and explains importance of adjusting conditions voluntarily; conducts follow‑up inspections and notes changes made; recommends formal actions for non‑compliance, when necessary.
• Checks plans and specifications for proposed electrical installations to assure that pertinent codes and ordinances have been rigidly followed.
• Maintains records of inspections and prepares related reports.

• Inspects heating and plumbing installations and fixtures on new or remodeled construction sites and examines for workmanship and use of proper materials; notifies responsible parties of defects found and re‑inspects to determine if corrective measures have been made.
• Discusses conditions found with owner or builder and explains importance of adjusting conditions voluntarily; conducts follow‑up inspections and notes changes made; recommends formal actions for non‑compliance, when necessary.
• Advises plumbers, contractors, and others regarding county plumbing and heating regulations and codes.
• Reviews plans and specifications for compliance with plumbing, heating and cooling requirements.
• Maintains records of inspections and prepares related reports.

• Considerable knowledge of the methods and procedures involved in the installation and maintenance of plumbing, heating and cooling systems or electrical wiring.
• Considerable knowledge of modern building construction practices, methods, and materials and of the stages of construction where possible violations and defects may be most easily observed and corrected. (Building Inspections only.)
• Considerable knowledge of federal, state, and local codes and regulations pertaining to building, electrical, or plumbing and heating inspections.
• Ability to detect and locate defective workmanship in electrical or plumbing and heating installations or in building construction.
• Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications and to compare…