PRBM Inspector - Plan Review

Essential Functions

• Inspects residential and commercial buildings construction and installations of new or replacement HVAC systems for compliance with state codes and local ordinances.
• Reviews residential and commercial building plans for compliance with building and mechanical codes, land development codes and local ordinances; and approves or disapproves permit issuance.
• Issues violation notices and Certificates of Occupancy and prepares inspection reports.
• Explains building and residential codes, mechanical, land development, and other applicable codes, and ordinances to the public.

• Under administrative supervision:
  • Contacts and recommends connect or disconnect of service to utility company.
  • Reviews architectural and engineering plans, blueprints and construction specifications of residential and commercial structures for compliance with building and mechanical code requirements, land development regulations and local ordinances.
  • Conducts routine inspections of commercial and residential construction to enforce building and mechanical code requirements, land development regulations and local ordinances.
  • Recommends demolition of vacant or damaged structures when compliance has not been achieved.
  • Provides technical assistance and instruction to the public concerning policies, procedures, codes, regulations and permit and inspection requirements.
  • Investigates and resolves complaints of violations of building and mechanical codes and local ordinances.
  • Inspects heating, ventilation and air conditioning units, including ducts, vent pipes, and gas lines; enforces mechanical codes, regulations, and ordinances.
  • Conducts routine inspections of building, fire suppression, fire detection, HVAC, fireplaces, moving, range hood, mechanical refrigeration, sign, and wrecking permits.
  • Researches information, prepares correspondence and reports, maintains records and files and completes special projects.

• Meets regular and punctual attendance standards and any special needs of the position as determined by management, including mandatory overtime and performing related work.
• Sufficient vision is needed to review detailed plans and blueprints and to inspect buildings.
• Sufficient mobility is needed to conduct inspections at locations with limited or difficult access.

• High school diploma or the equivalent.
• Two years of experience in design, building technology, architecture, engineering, or a directly related construction position, such as a foreman or lead man.

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Must be on 24-hour call.
• Must wear safety equipment as mandated by OSHA.
• Must work a varied schedule.

• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted but must include two years of design, building technology, architecture, engineering, or a directly related construction position, such as a foreman or lead man.

• Must be certified as a One and Two Family Dwelling Inspector in the State of Kentucky or obtain within six months of employment (815 KAR 7:070).
• Must be certified as a Building Inspector, Level I, in the State of Kentucky or obtain within 12 months of employment.
• Must be certified as a Building Inspector, Level II, in the State of Kentucky or obtain within 18 months of employment.