The purpose of this job is to perform inspections for compliance with Municipal, State, and National codes and identify defects and potential hazards. Performs residential and commercial mechanical inspections. Consults with engineers, architects, developers, contractors, owners, and the general public. Inspects complicated institutional and commercial projects. Leads, trains, advises, and assists staff with questions and major projects.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
- Inspects mechanical installations to verify compliance with the Michigan Residential code, Michigan mechanical code and International fuel gas code.
- Plans, guides and coordinates inspections with subordinate inspectors.
- Consults with engineers, builders, contractors, owners and other city departments regarding the provisions of the codes, ordinances, laws and design criteria and requirements; makes decisions about code interpretations; reviews applications and construction plans; makes recommendations on remodeling issues; works with contractors and inspectors on final inspections, problems and permits.
- Issues corrective orders and written violations notices to contractors and owners; prepares cases for court appearances when required; reviews permit applications, issues permits, and collects fees from builders, contractors and homeowners.
- Reviews plans for equipment installations for new construction and existing structures or for repairs in industrial, commercial and residential buildings.
- Oversees maintenance of mechanical license and permit records; prepares reports on inspection activities
- Schedules inspections; responds to questions and complaints.
- Prepares cases for court enforcement; testifies in court.
- Attends code update meetings for continuing education with building group, mechanical group, and local inspectors’ association.
- Performs related work as required.
