Building inspector
Code 3112.1.2
Building inspectors perform inspections of buildings to determine compliance with specifications for various focuses of assessment. They observe and determine the suitability of construction, quality and resistance, and general compliance with regulations.
Essential skills
Knowledge
- civil engineering
- urban planning law
- construction methods
- architecture regulations
- engineering principles
- quality assurance procedures
- building codes
- construction legal systems
Skills and competences
- check construction compliance
- communicate problems to senior colleagues
- liaise with local authorities
- inspect building systems
- read standard blueprints
- use safety equipment in construction
Transversal competences
- manage health and safety standards
- write inspection reports
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