DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA
47-4011 Construction and Building Inspectors
Occupational Description:
Inspect structures using engineering skills to determine structural soundness and compliance with specifications, building codes, and other regulations. Inspections may be general in nature or may be limited to a specific area, such as electrical systems or plumbing.| Percentiles | |||||||||
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| Geography | Employment | Emp SE* | Mean | Mean SE* | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
| EDR 11 - 7 County Twin Cities | 870 | 151 | $31.13/hr | $0.88/hr | $23.31/hr | $26.85/hr | $31.48/hr | $35.49/hr | $40.05/hr |
| Minnesota | 1,540 | 219 | $28.50/hr | $0.74/hr | $18.22/hr | $23.18/hr | $29.23/hr | $34.15/hr | $37.31/hr |
| U S | 89,280 | 1,875 | $26.80/hr | $0.13/hr | $15.56/hr | $19.93/hr | $25.94/hr | $33.09/hr | $40.65/hr |
| *SE = Standard error, a measure of the statistical reliability of the estimate. | |||||||||
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| Occupation (click title for details) | OES | Projections | |
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| Employment | Median Wage | % Change - | |
| Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate | 1,370 | $24.79/hr | N/A |
| Set and Exhibit Designers | 220 | $19.88/hr | N/A |
| Orthotists and Prosthetists | 140 | $28.41/hr | N/A |
| Fire Inspectors and Investigators | 100 | $32.51/hr | N/A |
Tasks for Construction and Building Inspectors
- Inspects bridges, dams, highways, building, wiring, plumbing, electrical circuits, sewer, heating system, and foundation for conformance to specifications and codes.
- Reviews and interprets plans, blueprints, specifications, and construction methods to ensure compliance to legal requirements.
- Measures dimensions and verifies level, alignment, and elevation of structures and fixtures to ensure compliance to building plans and codes.
- Approves and signs plans that meet required specifications.
- Records and notifies owners, violators, and authorities of violations of construction specifications and building codes.
- Issues violation notices, stop-work orders, and permits for construction and occupancy.
- Confers with owners, violators, and authorities to explain regulations and recommend alterations in construction or specifications.
- Reviews complaints, obtains evidence, and testifies in court that construction does not conform to code.
- Maintains daily logs, inventory, and inspection and construction records and prepares reports.
- Evaluates premises for cleanliness, including garbage disposal and lack of vermin infestation.
- Computes estimates of work completed and approves payment for contractors.