INSPECTOR’S BASIC TOOLS

By PakTechPoint Published 1 min read

In this article
  1. Basic Tools, usable in most divisions
  2. Special Tools, required in certain divisions only
  3. Division Tools
  4. 2 Hand level (locke type)
  5. 2 Folding rule (reading in tenths/foot)
  6. 2 Asphalt thermometer (to 500°F.)
  7. 3 Slump cone and rod
  8. 3 Cylinder carriers and two 5 gallon buckets
  9. 3 Pocket thermometer (32° to 125° ± )
  10. 5 Weld gauges (set)
  11. 5 Welding hood or shield
  12. 5 Tempil stix
  13. 7 Asphalt thermometer (to 500°F.)
  14. 8 Glass thickness gauge (use with flashing)
  15. 9 Adjustable depth gauge (for fireproofing)
  16. 15 Micrometer
  17. 15 2 thermometers (32° to 220°F.)
  18. 15 Anemometer or draft gauge
  19. 15 Sling psychrometer
  20. 15 Chlorine solution test papers
  21. 16 Receptacle tester
  22. 16 “Wiggy”
  23. 16 Clamp-on ammeter
  24. 16 Phase rotation meter

Basic Tools, usable in most divisions

  • 12-16 ft. steel tape
  • 50-100 ft. steel tape
  • 2 or 2½ ft. carpenter’s level
  • 10 ft. straight edge
  • Machinist’s mirror with handle
  • Pocket scale (architect’s)
  • Pocket scale (engineer’s)
  • Calipers and dividers (machinist’s type)
  • Pocket mirror for flashing in wall forms, etc.
  • Magnifying glass
  • 50 ft. string line
  • Pocket knife
  • Magnet
  • Camera/camcorder
  • Pocket calculator
  • Electronic measuring device

Special Tools, required in certain divisions only

Division Tools

2 Hand level (locke type)

2 Folding rule (reading in tenths/foot)

2 Asphalt thermometer (to 500°F.)

3 Slump cone and rod

3 Cylinder carriers and two 5 gallon buckets

3 Pocket thermometer (32° to 125° ± )

5 Weld gauges (set)

5 Welding hood or shield

5 Tempil stix

7 Asphalt thermometer (to 500°F.)

8 Glass thickness gauge (use with flashing)

9 Adjustable depth gauge (for fireproofing)

15 Micrometer

15 2 thermometers (32° to 220°F.)

15 Anemometer or draft gauge

15 Sling psychrometer

15 Chlorine solution test papers

16 Receptacle tester

16 “Wiggy”

16 Clamp-on ammeter

16 Phase rotation meter


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