Inspectors also inspect electrical, mechanical, and Plumbing work. The building inspection also licenses building contractors, mechanical contractors, electrical contractors, and plumbing contractors.
Building inspection is vital to the safety, health, and overall well being of our community.
Building inspectors make sure that all construction conforms to the adopted building, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing codes. Building inspectors make sure that all construction in Newton is structurally sound and not a fire hazard. Every individual builder, plumber, electrician, and heating and cooling technician should obtain a contractor's license. Builders must obtain either a class A, B, C, or D licenses depending upon the type of work performed. Builders must show proof of the appropriate International Conference of Building Officials Contractor Certification or take a test on building codes offered by the City of Newton.