Building Inspector

Statement of Duties

Administrative and inspection work related to building inspection services in the city, may include electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and for the enforcement and interpretation of national and state inspection codes, the local zoning ordinances, and other applicable regulations; all other related work as required.

Works under the direction of the Director Building and Licensing, in accordance with applicable provisions of the New Hampshire General Laws and city bylaws. Performs varied and highly responsible functions of a technical nature, requiring considerable independent judgment in the application, interpretation, and enforcement of building, electrical, plumbing and mechanical codes, zoning regulations, and other applicable regulations.

Administrative work is performed under typical office conditions; inspection work is performed under varying conditions, with frequent exposure to various weather conditions and the hazardous conditions associated with construction sites. May need to attend occasional night meetings and work on weekends, as requested. Operates an automobile, computer, and standard office equipment. Operates hand, and power tools, ladder. Makes frequent contacts with the general public, city departments, boards, committees, engineers, architects, builders, property owners, and state, federal and local officials;

contact is by telephone, in writing, and through personal meetings. Has access to department-related confidential information, including pending lawsuits and criminal investigations.

Errors in either technical application of recognized inspection procedures, or in the interpretation of related data, could result in damage to property, endanger public safety, have financial and/or legal implications, and cause adverse public relations for the department and for the city.

The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

• Enforces building codes, including the State of New Hampshire Building and local ordinances; provides guidance to design professionals and property owners.
• Enforces the provision of the International Code Council (ICC) and all other relevant state codes.
• Assists in city zoning ordinances enforcement, regulations and requirements of special permits and variances issued by the Zoning Board of Appeals, and all other applicable statutes, rules and regulations.
• Enforces all of the provisions of the basic code and acts on all questions relative to the mode or manner of construction and the materials to be used in the erection, addition to, alteration, repair, removal, demolition, installation of service equipment, and the location, use, occupancy, and maintenance of all buildings and structures, except as may otherwise be specifically provided for by statutory requirements.
• Interprets all codes, such as building, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing, etc., relevant to the Inspection Services Department for builders, lawyers, homeowners, realtors, bankers, and others.
• Inspects new buildings and alterations to buildings for new construction, change of use and additions and upon completion for conformity with structural requirements, approves plans.
• Proposes issuance of building related permits as required by local ordinance or state law.
• Initiates stop work orders, correction notices and citations as required by the applicable related ordinances, codes and standards.
• Reviews building permit requests.
• Performs comprehensive plan reviews for building construction or alteration to determine compliance with state codes, and other applicable regulations.
• Conducts building inspections; documents findings and maintains records of related inspection activity and completes related reports.
• Oversees alterations to buildings for new construction, change of use and additions, and upon completion for conformity with structural requirements, approved plans, and applicable regulations.
• May assist with code compliance complaints; resolve or refers complaints to appropriate staff, recommends the initiation of abatement proceedings when appropriate.
• May have to appear in court or legal hearings/depositions etc.
• Works with the Fire Inspector in collaborative enforcement of fire codes, building codes and conduct joint building and life safety inspections.
• Performs similar or related work, as required, or as situation dictates.

• Six years of construction or engineering experience

• Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator’s license

• ICC Building Inspector; B1 and B2
• ICC Plan Review Certification B3

• State building code, local zoning ordinances, electric, mechanical, plumbing, and sanitary codes, and other applicable state statutes, rules and…