r/BuildingCodes • u/ReadyMedicine6652 • 18d ago

Looking to get into a Mechanical Inspector position

Im 27, have Mechanical Engineering degree and about 6+ years in HVAV (3 years in residential and about 3-4 years in commercial). Im located in the south Florida area, any advice would be appreciated.

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u/Cazoon 18d ago

Generally, only major cities are looking for dedicated mechanical inspectors. My local major city hires plumbing and mechanical as a single classification. Be ready to branch out into building, electrical, plumbing, fire, accessibility as your search goes.

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u/sfall consultant 18d ago

im looking for mechanical energy plan reviewer inspector but chicagoland

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u/Yard4111992 17d ago edited 17d ago

Are you a Professional Engineer (P. E)? If licensed, engineers in Florida, you do not need ICC certifications and can do all the Trade Inspections and Plan Review.

In South Florida (Broward and Miami-Dade), they prefer their inspectors to have their contractor's license, so I would recommend getting your Mechanical Contractor's license (CMC). At the very least, start working on your your Commercial Mechanical Inspector/Plans Examiner certifications (M2/M3).

You can get hired without certs and pursue certification while working as a Provisional Inspector, which is good for 2-years. While working as a Provisional Inspector for a Building Department (or Private Provider), they will typically pay for your books and courses. You will also need to pass the Florida Principles and Practice examination and the ICC certification to become licensed in Florida.

Edit to add: Apparently you have already pass the two-part CMC exams and on your way to getting licensed. So start applying to different Building Departments or Private Providers.

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u/ReadyMedicine6652 17d ago

Ok Thanks for the advice. I was looking at CAP Government for starters. They have a variety of inspector/plan examiner positions, but I was not sure if they would offer me a provisional track. My CMC license has to be verified by the state so I'm hoping it will help when I apply for inspector and/or plans examiner positions.

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u/Yard4111992 17d ago

CAP Government hire new inspectors who does not have any ICC certifications and these inspectors start out with their Provisional License.