Building Inspector Job Interview Example Questions

Preparing for a building inspector job interview? Watch this video for valuable insights and example questions to help you succeed in your interview. #BuildingInspectorInterview #JobInterviewTips #BuildingInspectorQuestions #InterviewPreparation

Intro -- 0:00
Question 1: Tell us about yourself... -- 0:53
Question 2: How you handle upset customers (scenario based question) -- 1:45
Question 3: Experience with records keeping question -- 2:40
Question 4: What is the bigger error in judgement you made? -- 3:25
Question 5: What are your strengths and what are your weaknesses? -- 3:57

TECHNICAL QUESTIONS
Question 1: Which codes are enforced by this agency? -- 5:30
Question 2: What are the model codes to the State Codes? -- 5:50
Question 3: What are the Climate Zone is designated for this agency? - 6:09
Question 4: What is the maximum required rise and run for a set of stairs in a dwelling? -- 6:29
Question 5: Certificate of Occupancy based question -- 6:39
Question 6: What is a GFCI and requirements -- 7:12
Question 7: What is a AFCI and requirements -- 7:22
Question 8: What is an R- Occupancy and what is a B-Occupancy? -- 7:30

Final Question

Is there anything else you want to add, or do you have any questions? -- 8:17
Additional Information -- 9:22
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The intent of this video is to complement the Career In Building Inspection video in hopes to further help those of you who are in process of attaining a career in the profession, or those of you interested in the profession.

In the variety of interview panels I have participated in, these are the some of the most frequently asked; or often times, the questions asked are similar.

Feel free to leave questions or comments if you need help with an interview question, or to express your experiences with interviews.

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Link to finding Climate Zones in California: https://caenergy.maps.arcgis.com/apps...

Link to view Building Codes: https://codes.iccsafe.org/search/map