Sec.29-262-11b. Construction inspector duties and minimum qualifications

(a) The construction inspector performs the following duties under the direction of the building official or the assistant building official:

(1) Examines documents of building construction, alteration or repair

(2) Inspects installations for compliance with applicable code requirements to ensure the safety of the occupants;

(3) Investigates for compliance with structural safety requirements; and

(4) Recommends to the building official corrective actions associated with the enforcement of unsafe conditions in new and existing installations, where warranted.

(b) The minimum qualifications of a construction inspector are as follows:

(1) Completion of high school, vocational school or the equivalent;

(2) Possession of three (3) years of experience in building construction; and

(3) Demonstration of the following:

(A) Thorough knowledge of the materials, methods and techniques used in building construction;

(B) Thorough knowledge of applicable codes, referenced standards and other related regulations;

(C) Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications;

(D) Ability to recognize faulty construction or hazardous and unsafe conditions in new and existing installations; and

(E) Ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

(c) Each construction inspector shall attend a minimum of thirty (30) hours of approved continuing education programs over consecutive three-year periods.

(Adopted effective March 27, 2003; Amended July 1, 2005)