Job Description of a Building Inspector
Building inspectors are engineering professionals who are trained to assess buildings. These professionals are typically employed by a state building department, a local building department or a private construction firm that is attempting to determine if a particular building is safe or if the buildings in a particular area are safe or not.
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Responsibilities
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Building inspectors check structures for structural flaws, safety issues (extremely flammable materials, missing fire alarms, malfunctioning sprinklers) and anything that may violate a local or national building code.
Education/Training
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Building inspectors are usually only required to have a high school diploma and the appropriate state license. However, an individual with a degree in engineering or a certification in building inspection may have more opportunities.
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Salary
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The annual salary of a building inspector, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, typically falls between $29,000 and $73,000, with most inspectors earning between $36,000 and $59,000.
Career Development
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Building inspectors may become construction inspectors, resident inspectors or inspection supervisors with the appropriate experience and education (typically a degree in architecture or engineering), or they may obtain additional certifications to improve their employment opportunities.
Types
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Building inspectors may specialize in a particular type of inspection such as electrical inspection, home inspection or plan examination (inspects construction plans to make sure they are up to code.)
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