Common use of Building Inspector Clause in Contracts

Building Inspector. 3.4.1 The Building Inspector is a general inspector that will inspect all phases of the construction of buildings, including the coordination of inspection of specific systems and components of the building by specialized inspectors, to ensure compliance with the contract documents. This will include inspection of the foundation and structural framing; build-out of exterior skin and interior space; building finishes; fire safety, including fire and smoke alarm systems, fire sprinklers, smoke control systems and fire exits; all building systems, including power, water, sewer, communication, security, building management and all other systems; and all mechanical and plumbing systems, including HVAC systems. 3.4.2 The Building Inspector must have a high school diploma plus a minimum of 5 years of progressive construction experience including a minimum of 5 years experience as a Building Inspector on similar construction projects. The experience time may be reduced by the owner if the Inspector has an appropriate 4 year engineering or architectural degree. 3.4.3 The Building Inspector must possess and maintain certification by the Florida Building Code Administrators and Inspection Board (BCAI) as a Standard Inspector – Building. If the proposed Building Inspector does not have this certification, the BCAI certification must be obtained within 6 months of the start of the assignment and the Building Inspector must have one or more of the following certifications prior to the start of Work: • International Code Council (ICC) as a Commercial Building Inspector • American Construction Inspectors Association (ACIA) as a Registered Construction Inspector 3.4.4 A Building Inspector inspecting fire protection systems must also possess and maintain a Florida Municipal Fire Safety Inspector’s certification.