Building Code Inspector III

Summary

Review construction plans and specifications for compliance with currently adopted standard building, mechanical, plumbing and electrical codes; prepare written reports approving or rejecting construction plans in accordance with adopted codes; perform on site construction inspections to ensure compliance with adopted codes and approved plans and specifications; approve installation of materials and methods for compliance with adopted codes: meet with contractors and subcontractors to resolve issues as they relate to the application of the adopted codes.

Examples of Work

Job functions are specific duties that would be included in the essential functions of the job description.  These functions are not all-inclusive nor do they cover the full extent of the duties performed.

• Performs on site construction inspections to ensure compliance with adopted codes, approved plans and specifications: approves installation of materials and methods for compliance with adopted codes.
• Prepares written inspection reports for use by the contractor and owner.
• Reviews construction plans and specifications for compliance with currently adopted standard building, mechanical, plumbing and electrical codes in accordance with the inspector’s background, training and certification.
• Prepares written reports approving or rejecting construction plans in accordance with the adopted codes.
• May represent the department in their area of expertise to various groups such as architects and or engineers, contractors or subcontractors.
• Make decisions as to code interpretations in their area of expertise.
• Meets with contractors and subcontractors to resolve issues as they relate to the application of the adopted codes.
• Prepares written minutes of such meetings for inclusion in building files.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization and five (5) years of appropriate experience; or a high school diploma and seven years of appropriate experience.

Licensure and Certification

Licensed in two or more disciplines as a building, plumbing, mechanical, or electrical inspector and as a building, plumbing, mechanical, or electrical plans reviewer and as Building Code Administrator by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation.

Supervision

This position does not typically have supervisory responsibility.

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