BUILDING INSPECTOR / MECHANICAL INSPECTOR

BUILDING INSPECTOR

DEFINITION:
  
Under direction, inspects new and existing buildings and structures 
to ensure compliance with the State Uniform Construction Code and 
enforces same to ensure public safety, health, and welfare; does 
related work as required.

NOTE:  The definition and examples of work for this title are for
illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title
may not perform all duties listed in this job specification.
Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.

EXAMPLES OF WORK:

Examines plans for new structures to ensure compliance with 
building subcodes.

Inspects construction jobs, checks quality and amount of work
completed, and resolves construction problems

Enforces rules and regulations regarding building subcodes.

Initiates legal action against violators of building subcodes.

Prepares essential reports.

Establishes and maintains essential records and files.

May give assignments and instructions to employees.

May make recommendations to superiors concerning disciplinary
measures, promotions, and appointments of employees.

Collects fees for the issuance of various permits and keeps
records of same.

Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic 
and/or manual recording and computerized information systems 
used by the agency, office, or related units.

REQUIREMENTS:

LICENSE:

Possession of a valid Building Inspector's License of the 
appropriate class issued by the New Jersey Department of 
Community Affairs.

Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid
in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than
employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties 
of the position.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

RCS License:

Knowledge of structural design and analysis techniques necessary 
to check compliance with the State Uniform Construction Code 
particularly with regard to wood framing, light steel, and wall
bearing systems which include foundation, wall, floor, and roof
framing systems.

Knowledge of basic material standards, codes, and enforcement
requirements related to weatherability and durability of installed
construction materials.

Knowledge of basic fire protection requirements.

Knowledge of basic inspection tools and test methods.

Knowledge of organization and content of the State Uniform
Construction Code.

Knowledge of the preparation of violation notices and prescribed
inspection record keeping.

Knowledge of the classification of structures into class category.

Ability to analyze and interpret provisions of the State Uniform
Construction Code that apply to buildings and other laws, rules,
regulations, and policies applicable to buildings

Ability to carry out provisions of the State Uniform Construction
Code as they relate to residential and small commercial structures.

Ability to prepare building construction plans and specifications,
and to review for accuracy and feasibility those prepared by others.

Ability to work harmoniously with other municipal unit heads and 
with private contractors and architects.

Ability to make investigations and inspections.

Ability to prepare clear, sound, accurate, and informative reports 
of inspections and investigations containing findings, conclusions, 
and recommendations.

Ability to keep essential records and files.

Ability to prosecute violations of the building code by appearing in
court.

ICS License:

The knowledge and abilities for an RCS license plus knowledge 
of requirements of the State Uniform Construction Code for
class II construction plus:

Knowledge of the organization and content of the State Uniform
Construction Code regulations, organization, and content of 
building subcode.

Knowledge of basic classification of structures into class
categories. Knowledge of methods of systematic plans analysis.

Knowledge of information pertaining to structural, architectural,
mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, and electrical features of
buildings which must be shown on plans to ensure compliance.

Knowledge of code requirements related to fire divisions in
buildings.

Knowledge of design analyses methods to ensure that structural and
mechanical elements of building depicted on plans do in fact conform
to code requirements.

Knowledge of field inspection and controlled inspection techniques
to ensure that materials installed at construction sites are of same
strength and quality as assumed by the design calculations and that
they are installed in the manner required to achieve and preserve
that strength.

HHS License:

The knowledge and abilities for an RCS and ICS license plus:

Knowledge of advanced structural systems including structural design
and analysis techniques necessary to check compliance with the code
for the heavily loaded and technically advanced systems which
characterize class I buildings.

Knowledge of pile and other foundation systems used to bear very
heavy loads.

Knowledge of analysis of highrise framing systems including wind
load and seismic considerations.

Knowledge of fire protection systems requirements, standards, 
and design methods for exotic (nonwater) fire suppression system.

Knowledge of compartmentation elevator, voice alarm, and other
highrise fire safety systems including material and installation
standards and methods for ensuring compliance with those 
standards.

Knowledge of requirements for and design principals involved in
various types of heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems
found in class I structures with particular emphasis on procedures
ensuring adequacy of installation including fire protection
requirements for such systems.

General ABILITIES:

Ability to analyze and interpret the State Uniform Construction 
Code, local building code, and other local ordinances that apply 
to buildings, and other laws, rules, regulations, and policies 
applicable to buildings.

Ability to carry out provisions of the State Uniform Construction
Code as they relate to residential and small commercial structures,
industrial and commercial structures, and to highrise/hazardous
structures.

Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual
recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or
related units.

Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English
sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign
Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms 
of communication.

Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long 
as they can perform the essential functions of the job after 
reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations.  
If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause 
the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.

CODE:  00924      10/18/1996

MECHANICAL INSPECTOR

DEFINITION:

Under direction of the appropriate subcode official, inspects the
installation of new or replacement mechanical equipment installed
in Use Group R-3 and R-4; enforces the Uniform Construction 
Code to ensure public safety, health, and welfare insofar as they 
are affected by the installation of mechanical equipment such as 
air conditioners, ventilation, heating systems, and water heating
in one and two-family structures; does other related duties as
required.

NOTE: The  examples of work for this title are for illustrative
purposes only.  A particular position using this title may not
perform all duties listed in this job specification.  Conversely,
all duties performed on the job may not be listed.
 
EXAMPLES OF WORK:

Is responsible for the examination of plans for mechanical
equipment in Use Group R-3 and R-4.

Visits construction job sites and inspects installation of the
mechanical equipment as it relates to the manufacturer's
instructions and the relevant mechanical codes.

Initiates and enforces rules and regulations relative to the
mechanical code.

Prepares reports.

Establishes and maintains records and files.

Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic
and/or manual recording and information systems used by
the agency, office, or related units.

REQUIREMENTS:

LICENSE:

Possession of a valid Mechanical Inspector's License issued
by the NJ Department of Community Affairs in accord with
NJAC 5:23-5.19A.

NOTE:  1.  Applicant must hold a valid inspector's license
in any other area licensed by the Uniform Construction Code.  
2. Successful completion of the examination requirements as 
required by NJAC  5:23-5.23 - (a)  Successful completion of 
the National Certification Test 4A Mechanical 1 & 2 Family and 
(b)  Successful completion of the National Certification Test 4B  
Mechanical General.

Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid
in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than  
employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties
of the position.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of requirements of the Uniform Construction Code
pertaining to the installation of mechanical equipment and
related gas, fuel oil, and water piping in Use Group R-3 and R-4.

Ability to analyze and interpret provisions of the Uniform
Construction Code that apply to mechanical equipment and  
related laws, rules, and regulations.

Ability to review plans and specifications for mechanical
equipment.

Ability to work harmoniously with other municipal unit heads  
and with private contractors.

Ability to make thorough investigations and inspections.

Ability to prepare clear, sound, accurate, and informative
reports of inspections and investigations containing findings,
conditions, and recommendations.

Ability to keep records and files.

Ability to provide testimony in court to prosecute violations
of the mechanical code in Use Group R-3 and R-4 structures.

Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual
recording and information systems used by the agency, 
office, or related units.

Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate
in English sufficiently to perform duties of this position.
American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered 
as acceptable forms of  communication.

Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as 
long as they can perform essential functions of the job after
reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations.   
If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause
the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.

CODE:  07967        2/9/1995

DUAL TITLE CODE:  07968