Also called: Plumbing Inspector, Mechanical Inspector
Inspects plumbing, gas piping, heating, ventilation and air-conditioning work in new buildings to make sure it meets code.
You climb into a crawlspace to check a new gas line holding pressure, then look at a restaurant's exhaust hood and a water heater's venting. You pass or fail the work, and explain to the contractor exactly what needs fixing.
BLS construction and building inspectors.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Certificate, about 0 years after high school. Usually a former licensed plumber or HVAC tech; ICC inspector certifications.
Ways in: On-the-job training, Certification. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Majors to look at: Plumbing (trade school), HVAC Technology, Construction Technology.
Growing about average. Construction and building inspectors overall.
Low risk for 10 years. Apps speed reports, but checking pipes, gas lines and ducts on site stays hands-on.
Classes: Plumbing or HVAC CTE, Physics, Algebra.
Official data: O*NET occupation 47-4011.
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