Construction and Building Inspectors
Inspect structures using engineering skills to determine structural soundness and compliance with specifications, building codes, and other regulations. Inspections may be general in nature or may be limited to a specific area, such as electrical systems or plumbing.
- Tasks
- 19 tasks11 core, 8 supplemental
- Family
- Construction & ExtractionOne of its 65 occupations
- Code
- 47-4011.00SOC 2018: 47-4011
What the work is made of
11 core tasks and 8 supplemental, each quoted as published, with the survey it came from.
Core: central to the jobSupplemental: done by some, not all
- Task 1. Approve building plans that meet required specifications.Core taskTask 20447Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 2. Review and interpret plans, blueprints, site layouts, specifications, or construction methods to ensure compliance to legal requirements and safety regulations.Core taskTask 871Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 3. Issue permits for construction, relocation, demolition, or occupancy.Core taskTask 875Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 4. Inspect bridges, dams, highways, buildings, wiring, plumbing, electrical circuits, sewers, heating systems, or foundations during and after construction for structural quality, general safety, or conformance to specifications and codes.Core taskTask 869Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 5. Monitor installation of plumbing, wiring, equipment, or appliances to ensure that installation is performed properly and is in compliance with applicable regulations.Core taskTask 878Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 6. Inspect and monitor construction sites to ensure adherence to safety standards, building codes, or specifications.Core taskTask 872Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 7. Confer with owners, violators, or authorities to explain regulations or recommend remedial actions.Core taskTask 20446Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 8. Measure dimensions and verify level, alignment, or elevation of structures or fixtures to ensure compliance to building plans and codes.Core taskTask 873Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 9. Maintain daily logs and supplement inspection records with photographs.Core taskTask 870Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 10. Conduct inspections, using survey instruments, metering devices, tape measures, or test equipment.Core taskTask 20445Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 11. Train, direct, or supervise other construction inspectors.Core taskTask 880Rated by 24 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 12. Monitor construction activities to ensure that environmental regulations are not violated.Supplemental taskTask 19866Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 13. Evaluate project details to ensure adherence to environmental regulations.Supplemental taskTask 19864Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 14. Inspect facilities or installations to determine their environmental impact.Supplemental taskTask 19865Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 15. Examine lifting or conveying devices, such as elevators, escalators, moving sidewalks, hoists, inclined railways, ski lifts, or amusement rides to ensure safety and proper functioning.Supplemental taskTask 20448Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 16. Conduct environmental hazard inspections to identify or quantify problems, such as asbestos, poor air quality, water contamination, or other environmental hazards.Supplemental taskTask 19863Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 17. Estimate cost of completed work or of needed renovations or upgrades.Supplemental taskTask 20449Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 18. Evaluate premises for cleanliness, such as proper garbage disposal or lack of vermin infestation.Supplemental taskTask 20450Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 19. Sample and test air to identify gasses, such as bromine, ozone, or sulfur dioxide, or particulates, such as mold, dust, or allergens.Supplemental taskTask 19867Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2024
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- ClassificationStandard Occupational Classification 2018, 47-4011
- LicenseCC BY 4.0Free to copy and reuse, with credit
- Changed by usNothing.
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