Compare plans with codes, laws, rules, and regulations to verifying appropriate mechanical design, hazardous material storage, construction type, exiting, fire protection, light, ventilation, and sanitation, energy conservation, disabled access, mechanical equipment, and appropriate use of all types of construction materials. Research statutes, rules, codes, interpretations, standards, manufacturers' literature, testing agency reports, and other documentation ensuring accurate code application. Enforcement Analyze information from the plans review process and compare with applicable codes, laws, rules, and regulations to determine if safety and code requirements have been met. Approve plans as submitted, or identify violations and write reports describing areas of noncompliance. Investigations Investigate potential violations of architectural designs reported by the industry or public to determinewhether regulations and statutes have been violated, accumulate evidence pertaining to investigations, and appear as court witness when necessary.
Employees interface with code specialists for code and statute interpretation.
Work is reviewed by the lead worker or supervisor by reading daily reports, compliance reports, reviewing permit and license activity, occasional observations, occasional communication with the industry being served, and by spot-checking inspections for accuracy. The supervisor conducts a formal evaluation of the work at least annually through the performance appraisal process. Work performed by employees in this class is governed by State and Federal laws, rules, regulations, and codes governing structural, mechanical, and plans review. Occasional inspections will require the Plans Examiner to walk through, climb over, and crawl under structures, and travel within assigned geographic areas in various weather conditions. Extensive knowledge of theory, principles, and practices of design and plan review.