Inspectors of Standards and Regulations

Prepares reports and recommendations on all inspections made and recommends legal action where necessary.

Undertakes other inspections including chemicals, drugs, flight operations, etc..

Visits premises where animals are kept, advises on animal care and investigates complaints.

Checks fishing licences and prevents illegal fishing.

Samples and tests river water, checks and advises on premises discharging effluent to prevent pollution.

Verifies the weight of commercial vehicles, checks driver.

Investigates industrial accidents or any complaints made by the public.

Draws attention to any irregularities or infringements of regulations and advises on ways of rectifying them.

Visits sites during construction and inspects completed installations of electricity, gas or water supply.

Inspects factories and other work sites to ensure adequate cleanliness, temperature, lighting and ventilation, checks for fire hazards and inspects storage and handling arrangements of dangerous materials.

Inspects measuring and similar equipment in factories and visits street traders, shops, garages and other premises to check scales, weights and measuring equipment.

Inspects building structures, facilities and sites to determine suitability for habitation, compliance with regulations and for insurance purposes.

Examines building plans to ensure compliance with local, statutory and other requirements.