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Frequently Asked Questions:

• How many Building Inspector jobs are available on Pertemps?

  There are 10 Building Inspector jobs available on Pertemps right now.

• What does a Building Inspector do?

  Building control officers make sure building regulations are followed.

  Tasks required include:

  • Examines building plans to ensure compliance with local, statutory and other requirements.
  • Inspects building structures, facilities and sites to determine suitability for habitation, compliance with regulations and for insurance purposes.
  • Inspects measuring and similar equipment in factories and visits street traders, shops, garages and other premises to check scales, weights and measuring equipment.
  • Inspects factories and other work sites to ensure adequate cleanliness, temperature, lighting and ventilation, checks for fire hazards and inspects storage and handling arrangements of dangerous materials.
  • Visits sites during construction and inspects completed installations of electricity, gas or water supply.
  • Draws attention to any irregularities or infringements of regulations and advises on ways of rectifying them.
  • Investigates industrial accidents or any complaints made by the public.
  • Verifies the weight of commercial vehicles, checks driver’s licence and hours worked.
  • Samples and tests river water, checks and advises on premises discharging effluent to prevent pollution.
  • Checks fishing licences and prevents illegal fishing.
  • Visits premises where animals are kept, advises on animal care and investigates complaints.
  • Undertakes other inspections including chemicals, drugs, flight operations, etc..
  • Prepares reports and recommendations on all inspections made and recommends legal action where necessary.

• What are the entry requirements for a Building Inspector?

  Entrants usually possess A levels/H grades, a degree or equivalent qualification, together with experience gained in employment. Professional qualifications, membership of professional bodies, postgraduate diplomas and NVQs/ SVQs at Levels 3 and 4 are available and may be required in some occupations. On-the-job training is available in some areas.