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.