EXPANDED SCOPE

FOR

BUILDING INSPECTOR OC 1,2,3,4

BUILDING INSPECTOR (SPANISH SPEAKING) OC 1,2,3,4

BUILDING PERMITS EXAMINER OC 1,2,3,4

ORDINANCE INSPECTOR (SPANISH SPEAKING) OC 1,4,5

PLUMBING INSPECTOR OC 1,3,4,6

SENIOR SITE PLAN REVIEWER PR 3,4,7,8

1. INSPECTION PROCEDURES AND PRINCIPLES-These questions test for knowledge of the appropriate practices and methods to use when inspecting various types of building facilities and projects; including proper adherence to plans and codes; dealing with residents, owners, and contractors; and inspection record keeping.

2. BUILDING CONSTRUCTION AND REHABILITATION-These questions test for knowledge of the various methods and materials used when constructing or renovating various types of buildings and their components.

3. UNDERSTANDING AND INTERPRETING BUILDING PLANS AND REQUIREMENTS-These questions test for the ability to read, analyze and perform computations based on technical drawings and written technical material related to building facilities and projects. All the information needed to answer the questions will be presented in the written material and/or drawings

4. UNDERSTANDING AND INTERPRETING CODES AND ORDINANCES-These questions test for the ability to read and analyze various codes and requirements. Candidates will be provided with written selections related to code provisions (mainly dealing with zoning, housing and property management issues) and will be asked questions based on those reading passages. All the information needed to answer the questions will be presented in the written selections. Candidates will not be required to have any special knowledge related to the content areas covered in the reading selections.

5. PRINCIPLES OF HOUSING INSPECTION, INCLUDING SANITARY, INFESTATION, STRUCTURAL, MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, AND FIRE HAZZARDS-These questions test for knowledge of various housing components and safety and health issues related to inspecting single-family and multiple-family residences in New York State.

6. PLUMBING PLANS, INSTALLATIONS, PRACTICES, MATERIALS, AND TOOLS-These questions test for the ability to read, analyze, and perform computations based on plumbing related diagrams and plans and for knowledge of the tools, materials, and methods used when installing or repairing residential and commercial plumbing-related appurtenances.

7. ZONING INSPECTION PRINCIPLES, RELATED LAWS AND CODES, AND SITE PLAN INTERPRETATION-These questions test for knowledge of the concepts, terminology, and procedures used in real property and zoning inspection, including related legal documents, and for the ability to read, analyze, and perform computations based on real property and site drawings and on real property and zoning-related written presentations.

8. SUPERVISION-These questions test for knowledge of the principles and practices employed in planning, organizing, and controlling the activities of a work unit toward predetermined objectives. The concepts covered, usually in a situational question format, include such topics as assigning and reviewing work; evaluating performance; maintaining work standards; motivating and developing

The New York State Department of Civil Service has not prepared a test guide for this examination. However, candidates may find information in the publication 'General Guide to Written Tests' helpful in preparing for this test. This publication is available on line at: https://www.cs.ny.gov/testing/testguides.cfm.

USE OF CALCULATORS IS RECOMMENDED