How to check emergency escape window requirements
Sleeping rooms and basements generally need an emergency escape and rescue opening. These values reflect the IRC model code, always verify the edition and amendments adopted locally.
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Construction and Building Inspector How-To Guides
Step-by-step guides to common construction and building inspector tasks: the practical side of the job.
Common construction and building inspector tasks
Step-by-step overviews of tasks construction and building inspectors perform regularly. Use them to understand the job, prepare for training or refresh your memory.
How to perform a residential framing inspection
The framing inspection happens before insulation and drywall cover everything up.
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Good correction notices are specific, fair and easy to act on.
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Our Construction and Building Inspector training walks through these procedures and more, alongside vocabulary, safety and career-launch lessons.