Construction and building inspectors make sure that construction meets local and national building codes and ordinances, zoning regulations, and contract specifications.
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- Construction and Building Inspectors
Government and Public Administration
What do they typically do
- Review plans to make sure they meet building codes, local ordinances, and zoning regulations
- Approve building plans that are satisfactory
- Monitor construction sites periodically to ensure overall compliance
- Use survey instruments, metering devices, and test equipment to perform inspections
- Inspect plumbing, electrical, and other systems to make sure that they meet code
- Verify alignment, level, and elevation of structures to ensure building compliance
- Issue violation notices and stop-work orders until building is compliant
- Keep daily logs, including photographs taken during inspection
Number of Jobs
Average Annual
Job Growth
+1.2%
Job Opening
598
Education & Training
- Education Most occupations require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.Associated Programs or MajorsLicense
Private Training Programs
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