Individuals who examine the construction, alteration or repair of buildings, highways and streets, sewer and water systems, dams, bridges and other structures to ensure compliance with building codes and ordinances, zoning regulations and contract specifications. In areas where certain types of severe weather or natural disasters such as earthquakes or hurricanes are more common, inspectors monitor compliance with additional safety regulations designed to protect structures and occupants during these events. Included are building inspectors, electrical inspectors, elevator inspectors, mechanical inspectors (who inspect the installation of the mechanical components of commercial kitchen appliances, heating and air-conditioning equipment, gasoline and butane tanks, gas and oil piping, and gas-fired and oil-fired appliances), plumbing inspectors, public works inspectors (who ensure that water and sewer systems, highways, streets, bridges, and dams conforms to detailed contract specifications) and home inspectors (who conduct inspections of newly built or previously owned homes). Home inspection is becoming a standard practice in the home purchasing process.
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