Building Inspector
Examine and approve the structural integrity and safety of buildings and construction projects.
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- What's it like to be a Building Inspector?
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- Top skills and experience for Building Inspectors
What's it like to be a Building Inspector?
Building Inspectors are responsible for reviewing the structural integrity and safety of buildings. This includes checking that construction, alterations and installations comply with building codes, ordinances, zoning regulations, and contract specifications. They may examine buildings' structural quality, plumbing systems, heating systems and electrical components. Building Inspectors are typically employed by governments, but they may also work for architectural and engineering firms or be self-employed.
Tasks and duties
- Examining buildings, highways, streets, sewer and water systems, dams, and other structures to ensure that they conform to building codes.
- Evaluating the safety and compliance aspects during the construction, alteration, or repair of buildings and other structures.
- Interpreting and explaining building codes and regulations to builders, homeowners, and other interested parties.
- Documenting the results of inspections and notifying interested parties of code and regulation violations that must be addressed.
- Providing advice on construction plans and blueprints to ensure they meet building codes.
- Collaborating with engineers, architects, and construction teams to address potential problems or risks.
- Keeping up-to-date on changing regulations and maintaining knowledge of the latest construction materials and methods.
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Building Inspector employers on SEEK are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Building Inspection
Construction Supervision
Competency Assessment
Professional Advice
Site Inspections
Economic Development
Building Consent
Construction Projects
Construction Industry
Public Safety
Judgement and Decision Making
Drainage
Plumbing
Solutions Focused
Building Design
Key Accounts
Ethical Standards
Accountability
Motivating Others
Customer Oriented
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