Building Official - Building Inspector 3

is working withCity of Maple Ridge, BC on a search for a Building Official - Building Inspector 3.

Nature and Scope of Work

This is regulatory, inspectional and enforcement work of a technical nature involving the monitoring of new and existing assembly, industrial, institutional, commercial and residential building construction regulated by Part 3 of the BC Building Code to ensure compliance with a variety of codes, standards and incumbent of this class monitors projects to ensure compliance with building and zoning bylaws and the BC Building Code; discusses and advises on construction, alteration and repair matters with various external contacts; issues building permits and performs plan reviews as required; and assists in orientation, guidance, instruction and mentoring of Level 1 and 2 Building work is distinguished from that of a Building Inspector 2 by the wider and more complex range of construction projects assigned requiring the application of additional and more complex codes, regulations and requirements by providing guidance to Registered incumbent of this class also reviews construction under the Building Inspector 1 and 2 classifications. Considerable independence of judgement and action is exercised in the interpretation and application of codes and regulations and in resolving the more complex issues and files.Complex problems and interpretations are discussed with a direct superior who reviews work in terms of technical adequacy, compliance with established practices and standards and effectiveness of services rendered.

Illustrative Examples of Work

• Monitors complex assembly, industrial, institutional, commercial and residential projects during the course of construction, alterations and repairs to determine conformity with approved plans and compliance with applicable sections of the Building and Zoning Bylaws and the BC Building Code.
• Discusses construction, alteration and repair matters with contractors, property owners, registered professionals and other interested parties; interprets applicable bylaw requirements; provides guidance to architects, engineers, owners, contractors and tradesmen of construction changes or corrections required and checks to ensure that deficiencies are corrected; renders technical assistance as required.
• Inspects fire damaged structures to assess the extent of damage, feasibility of repair and permit requirements.Assesses complaints, buildings for change of occupancy and business license applications for permit requirements and bylaw compliance.
• Ability to deal effectively with owners, contractors, tradesmen, engineers, architects and others and to use sound judgement in tactfully and firmly enforcing regulations, and bylaws.
• Assesses complaints, business license applications, interdepartmental referrals and fire-damaged buildings for permit requirements and bylaw compliance and provide alternative solutions as applicable.
• Ensures that all required inspections have been performed and appropriate documentation has been received before approving buildings for occupancy.
• Reviews more complex plans and permit applications for compliance with building and zoning bylaws prior to permit issuance; and approves or rejects same.
• Prepares reports on inspections and issues inspection notices when required standards have been satisfied; and prepares and maintains a variety of files, records and correspondence related to the work.
• Gathers and gives evidence in court as required.
• Performs duties and related work at a Building Inspector 1, 2 and 3 level.
• Performs related work as required.