Building code inspector job description
Updated March 14, 2024
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Example building code inspector requirements on a job description
Building code inspector requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in building code inspector job postings.
Sample building code inspector requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or architecture
- Knowledge of building codes and regulations
- Ability to interpret architectural plans
- Proficiency in relevant software tools
- Valid driver's license
Sample required building code inspector soft skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- High level of attention to detail
- Ability to prioritize tasks
- Flexible and adaptable to changing situations
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ECS building code inspector job description
What You'll Do:
IBC Building Codes
Building and M/E/P Third Party Inspections
Being a Combination Inspector
Reviewing Plans
Fire protection and green buildings
Industrial and residential projects
New construction and build outs
TPA123
What We're Looking For:
High school diploma or GED
A minimum of two years of experience in building inspection and code compliance
Commercial Building Inspector certification required plus at least one of the following: M2, E2, P2
Some serious GRIT and have no problem carrying 40 - 70 lbs multiple times a day or occasionally lifting 85 lbs to waist height
Who We Are:
Founded in 1988, Engineering Consulting Services (ECS) is a leader in geotechnical, construction materials, environmental, and facilities engineering. ECS is currently ranked 38 in Zweig Group's Hot Firms List (Zweig Group, June 2022), 64 in Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms (ENR, April 2022), and 142 in Engineering News-Record's Top 200 Environmental Firms (ENR, July 2022). To learn more about us, click here.
We love our employees and we show this through providing some great benefits, including paid time off, health and other insurance plans, retirement and college savings plans, and more. Click here to learn more about the great benefits at ECS.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
IBC Building Codes
Building and M/E/P Third Party Inspections
Being a Combination Inspector
Reviewing Plans
Fire protection and green buildings
Industrial and residential projects
New construction and build outs
TPA123
What We're Looking For:
High school diploma or GED
A minimum of two years of experience in building inspection and code compliance
Commercial Building Inspector certification required plus at least one of the following: M2, E2, P2
Some serious GRIT and have no problem carrying 40 - 70 lbs multiple times a day or occasionally lifting 85 lbs to waist height
Who We Are:
Founded in 1988, Engineering Consulting Services (ECS) is a leader in geotechnical, construction materials, environmental, and facilities engineering. ECS is currently ranked 38 in Zweig Group's Hot Firms List (Zweig Group, June 2022), 64 in Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms (ENR, April 2022), and 142 in Engineering News-Record's Top 200 Environmental Firms (ENR, July 2022). To learn more about us, click here.
We love our employees and we show this through providing some great benefits, including paid time off, health and other insurance plans, retirement and college savings plans, and more. Click here to learn more about the great benefits at ECS.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024