Is a home inspector the same as a building inspector?
Asked by Ash
Also how do i go about getting into that field of work in Colorado. Thanks! Ok, so if i would like to persue a career as a building inspector is it impossible for me because i have no knowledge of construction? Or can i learn everything in special courses that i take to attain a license in building inspection?

Best Answer:
A home inspector is someone who works with realtors, investors, and prospective or current homeowners to evaluate the condition of a property (many times as a condition of securing of a loan or insurance). A building inspector is an individual usually employed by the city, county or state to inspect construction (new & remodeling) as to meet current city, county, state, national or international building codes. Some work with fire depts to ascertain the seating capacity of commercial establishments. Many building inspectors have been contractors before becoming an inspector. Each states requirements are different, so check out what Colo. requires to become either a home or building inspector. A house inspector USUALLY has a lot less education required to work in their field, and USUALLY a lot less LIABILITY. A building inspector can stop a construction project cold in its tracks, and of the two his job is MUCH more important in the eyes of the law. (and the liability is usually on the city) and you can't fight city hall. Basic construction experience for both and then commercial construction for the building inspector is almost a given (at least around here). Go to your local building inspection office and ask them about the requirements (then you'll get no suprises)
father is a architect and contractor.
Answered by unknownsoundman

a home inspector is a man or woman that inspects the house on how good it is if theres termites roaches or milldo if its in good conditions and a building inspector is a man or woman that inspects the workmenship but into the the building and how sturdy it is or how its coming
Answered by Geillen I

No, a building insp makes sure a building is structurally sound meeting all the county guidelines and all permits are in place. They monitor the progress of each step in the bldg process. A home inspector is someone you pay when you are looking at buying a home and they are suppose to check all major areas of the home and identify problems. You then take that info and either tell the seller to fix those problems or make them lower the price so you can have it done after you buy or you might choose not to buy the house. i don't know how you go about becoming either.
Answered by Dance

home inspector is usually require by your bank to determine if the building will appraise for the amount of the loan. building inspector is a person from the county or city that inspects the work of the builder to ensure the job is done right and up to that city or county code. to become either you must have knowledge of a engineer and electrical and have to schooling to support said knowledge
Answered by LITTLE_JOHN