What is a building code inspector and how to become one

Key steps to become a building code inspector

1. Explore building code inspector education requirements

   Most common building code inspector degrees

   Bachelor's

   44.4 %

   Associate

   33.3 %

   High School Diploma

   11.1 %

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2. Start to develop specific building code inspector skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Fire Protection	34.37%
   Plumbing	27.79%
   Code Inspections	8.79%
   Code Enforcement	7.55%
   Building Inspections	6.48%

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3. Complete relevant building code inspector training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New building code inspectors learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a building code inspector based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real building code inspector resumes.

4. Obtain the necessary licensing

   Becoming a licensed building code inspector usually doesn't require a college degree. However, you need to pass an exam to become a licensed building code inspector in most of states. 12 states require building code inspectors to have license for their work. You can see the list of states below.

   State	Education	Exam	License url
   Colorado	-	State exam required	Asbestos Building Inspector
   Florida	Specific course required	Third-party exam required	Building Code Administrator
   Kentucky	Degree required	State exam required	Building Inspector, Level I
   Maine	Specific course required	State exam required	Code Enforcement Officer
   Michigan	-	-	Inspector, Building

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5. Research building code inspector duties and responsibilities

   • Coordinate, manage, and conduct geotechnical engineering and engineering geology subsurface investigations.
   • issue building permits, perform building code relate inspections for electrical, mechanical, plumbing, residential/commercial standards.
   • Inspect structural, electrical, plumbing and mechanical components of residential, commercial and coastal facilities including heavy industrial.
   • Conduct investigation inspection on HUD construct manufactured homes.

6. Prepare your building code inspector resume

   When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your building code inspector resume.

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7. Apply for building code inspector jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a building code inspector job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams