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Building Inspection is a degree category that consists of the following common degrees:
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Building inspectors are responsible for ensuring that construction and renovation projects meet building codes and standards, zoning regulations, and contract specifications. Public health, fire safety, energy conservation and sustainability, and building accessibility are the objectives of building inspection.
Degree programs in the field teach students how to recognize construction defects in areas like building foundations and frames, electrical wiring, plumbing, insulation, heating systems, drainage, and sewers.