Building / Fire Inspector I / II

Building / Fire Inspector I

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following :

• Makes field inspections of residential, commercial, or industrial structures being constructed, altered, or repaired.
• Interprets applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations to builders and homeowners and ensures compliance.
• Reviews building plans for new and remodel residential and light commercial / industrial projects for compliance with governing codes, regulations and local building ordinances.
• Checks the quality of materials and methods of construction for electrical, plumbing, mechanical, framework, concrete, and masonry work, lathing, plastering, tile work, and roofing; inspects completed work, giving approval to acceptable structures and installations.
• Writes correction notice to plans and works with contractor to follow up on plan changes.
• Investigates violations of building, or fire zoning laws and enforces codes, regulations and local building or fire ordinances.
• Inspects existing buildings to determine health or safety hazards, structural failures, fire hazards, or the need for maintenance and repair; inspects commercial structures; inspects mobile home installations; inspects sewage disposal systems.
• Gives advice to contractors and individuals on construction procedures and practices.
• May determine plan checking, permit and other fees and valuation on plans submitted.
• May inspect construction and repair of County buildings and structures.
• Performs detailed plan checks of blueprints, diagrams and specifications involving construction projects of all types to ascertain conformance with applicable codes.
• May perform fire alarm, fire sprinkler and life safety inspections.

Minimum Qualifications :

BUILDING / FIRE INSPECTOR I Experience : Two (2) years of full-time, paid work experience in fire code, fire prevention, plan review, plan inspection, as a licensed contractor, or in one of the following trades : electrical, plumbing, carpentry or related structural / mechanical work such as steam fitting, heating, and / or air conditioning. Completion of 30 semester college units including courses in engineering, architecture, construction technology, building inspection, fire science, or a closely related field may substitute for up to one (1) year of required experience. Education : Equivalent to graduation from high school. License : Possess a valid California driver's license at time of appointment and maintain. Certification : Incumbents in the classification must obtain certification

BUILDING / FIRE INSPECTOR II Experience : Three (3) years of full-time, paid work experience, in fire code, fire prevention, plan review, or plan inspection, as a licensed contractor, or in one of the following trades : electrical, plumbing, carpentry or related structural / mechanical work such as steam fitting, heating, and / or air conditioning. One year must have been performing inspection work. Completion of 30 semester college units including courses in Engineering, architecture, construction technology, building inspection, fire science, or closely related field may substitute for up to one (1) year of required experience. Education : Equivalent to graduation from high school. License : Possess a valid California driver's license at time of appointment and maintain. Certification : Possess and maintain valid certification

Essential Functions :

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