The purpose of this classification is to review construction plans and related documents to ensure compliance of proposed construction with applicable codes prior to issuance of permits.
The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Interprets and applies building codes, electrical codes, plumbing codes, mechanical codes, fire prevention codes, life/safety codes, energy codes, accessibility codes, pool codes, and other applicable codes, ordinances, laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures; researches code-related issues in code books as needed; communicates with other plans examiners, building inspectors, customers, or other staff regarding code interpretation; contacts outside agencies to obtain additional opinions/interpretations on qu...