Building Inspector

Check building compliance with laws and regulations

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A building inspector inspects buildings to make sure they comply with various laws and regulations. You also provide advice on building requirements.

You may inspect plumbing, electrical and other systems to verify alignment levels and structure elevation, and ensure that they meet the necessary code/specifications.

$116,523

Benefits

  • Outdoor work
  • Salary
  • Working with others
A typical day may involve
  • Reviewing plans to ensure they meet building codes, local ordinances, zoning regulations and contract specifications
  • Approving building plans that are satisfactory and issuing building permits
  • Monitoring construction sites periodically to ensure overall compliance
  • Using survey instruments, metering devices, and test equipment to perform inspections
  • Providing written documentation of findings from inspections
  • Issuing violation notices and stop-work orders until building work is compliant • Certifying structure and plan compliance with the corresponding building regulations
    • It helps to be good at
  • Planning
  • Communicating clearly
  • Solving problems
  • Attention to detail
  • Customer service
  • Writing

    • Qualifications/ Equivalent Certification and Experience

    • Diploma of Building and Construction
    • Advanced Diploma of Building Surveying
    • Bachelor of Building Surveying
    You may be able to work in
  • Construction
  • Government and safety
  • Infrastructure services

    • Related roles

    • Building surveyor
    • Plumbing Inspector
    • Builder