Can anyone tell me who inspects projects for their local inspector? I am looking at applying for a inspector position, but I have several properties that would have to be inspected annually. I was wondering if there is a conflict of interest issue? Thanks in advance.
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Who inspects
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mtlogcabin
SAWHORSE
Yes it would be a conflict. Either another inspector within the organization or whoever your boss will accept
Do agencies ever hire from another community? It would be only for my own properties. I assume I would pay any additional fees.
So what types of business or use are your buildings??
Plus you would have to get hired by this city, to worry about it
TheCommish
Registered User
Your buildings should not be inspected by anyone in your agency or govermental unit. An out of town inspector would be fine
Mr. Inspector
SAWHORSE
Is this for inspections for construction or property maintenance?
steveray
SAWHORSE
Annuals are done by the FD in CT.....We inspect "permit work"...Ask the question during your interview? If you would be the only inspector you would have to get someone from another jurisdiction, if not then it might not be an issue....
The city I live in approched me about doing this job. I am not quite ready to retire from my current building construction company. I proposed to them that it be part time and I hire an outside inspector to look at my projects. We live in a town of about 4400. There is not a tremendous number of permits pulled annually. Approximately 12 per month.
Thanks for all the help.
Thanks for all the help.
fatboy
Administrator
The jurisdiction would need to hire a third-party inspector for anything that has your name attached to it.
You would need to distance yourself as far away from the process as possible.
Perceived conflict of interest is what you want to avoid at all costs.
Good luck.
You would need to distance yourself as far away from the process as possible.
Perceived conflict of interest is what you want to avoid at all costs.
Good luck.
It is doubtful that anyone would care if you inspect your own work. Your competitors might complain about you inspecting their work.