Building Inspectors

Learn about ensuring the safety of a city

• Buildings
• Highways and streets
• Sewer and water systems
• Dams
• Bridges
• Other structures

They ensure that their construction, alteration, or repair complies with building codes and ordinances, zoning regulations, and contract specifications. Building codes and standards are the primary means by which building construction is regulated in the United States for the health and safety of the general public.

Find out more about this occupation at the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics site.