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BUILDING CODE EFFECTIVENESS GRADING SCHEDULE (BCEGS)
QUESTIONNAIRE
This questionnaire is used to measure the resources and support made available to building code
enforcement and the use of those resources as they apply to the mitigation of natural
hazards common to the jurisdiction evaluated.
For your convenience there is a glossary included to help you complete this questionnaire.
Name of Jurisdiction:Blair
Jurisdiction representative who filled out this questionnaire:
Howard Wolfe,Building Official
ISO representative who conducted the jurisdiction interview:
Larry R. Gift,i12496
12-month period of time used for information throughout the questionnaire:
01/01/2011 to 12/31/2011
Complete Survey ❑Commercial Class 99 L]Residential Class 99 ❑Decline to participate
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Survey Date (for ISO use only): 01/24/2012
BUILDING CODE EFFECTIVENESS GRADING SCHEDULE
BACKGROUND DATA
1. Name of jurisdiction (for ISO use only): Blair
1A. Name of county Washington 1 B. Name of state NE
2. Six digit National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) number 310228
3. What year was the jurisdiction established? 1869 ❑INA/DNA or incorporated? 1869 INA/DNA
4. What year was the building department established? 1981 INA/DNA
4A. If building codes were enforced in the jurisdiction before the current building department's
establishment, what was the name of the prior enforcing agency?
INA
4B. What was the first year of continual building code enforcement? 1981
5. Chief administrative officer(mayor, city manager, etc.)
Prefix Mr. First Name Rod Last Name Storm
Title City Administrator
Physical Address 218 South 16th Street
Mailing Address
City Blair State NE ZIP Code 68008
Telephone 4024264191 E-mail rstorm(a)-ci.blair.ne.us
6. Building Official
Prefix Mr. First Name Howard Last Name Wolfe
Title Building Official
Physical Address 218 South 16th Street
Mailing Address
City Blair State NE ZIP Code 68008
Telephone 4024264191 E-mail hwolfep_ci.blair.ne.us
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7. Size of jurisdiction in square miles 5.5
7A. Please provide a current map that shows the boundaries of the area served by the
building department.
Identify the map source:City's GIS system
7B. If the building department serves multiple jurisdictions, as is common with county departments and code
enforcement agencies, provide the following information for the jurisdiction and contact person. Attach a separate
sheet if necessary.
7C. If the building codes are enforced by another jurisdiction or a third party agency indicate the name of the
enforcing agency: V DNA
Residential enforcing agency name : Blair
Commercial enforcing agency name:Blair
8. Base population served by the building department 7,996
Additional seasonal population, if applicable 0
Indicate source: ? 02000 census 0 other creditable source Census Year 2010
9. Indicate the total fair market value or assessed value of all buildings in the jurisdiction
served by the building department:
Fair market value $ 0 - or- Assessed value $472281109
Year of most recent assessment 2011
If the value above is the assessed value, show the percentage of fair market value used.
95 %
Indicate which of the following are not included in the above figure:
❑educational facilities ❑land value otherNon-Profit
❑government buildings R]military buildings
R hospitals 21 religious buildings
9A. Indicate the source of the above figure:
VJ tax assessor other source
Prefix Mr. First Name Steve Last Name Menke
Mailing Address 1555 Colfax Street
City Blair State NE ZIP Code 68008
Telephone 4024266800 E-mail smenke(a)-washingtoncountyne.org
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10. Jurisdiction Structure
OO city O state O village
O county O town O other
O regional planning entity O township
11. Type of Government
O city manager O county executive O town meeting
O committee O fire district otherCity Administrator
O county commission O mayor/council
12. Provide the number of permits requiring inspection for each category:
Commercial/Multi Family Building Electrical Fuel Gas Mechanical Plumbing Total
New Buildings 16 16 16 13 12 73
Additions 14 14 6 6 4 44
Renovations 8 8 10 10 7 43
Manufactured/Modular 0 0 0 0 0 0
a Other Building Related 4 0 0 0 0 4
s Other Non Building Related 9 0 0 0 0 9
Residential Building Electrical Fuel Gas Mechanical Plumbing Total
New Buildings 11 25 14 14 25 89
Additions (include garages) 12 14 21 21 16 84
Renovations 13 27 42 42 32 156
Manufactured/Modular 1 1 0 0 1 3
a Other Building Related 67 0 0 0 1 68
s Other Non Building Related 29 0 0 0 0 29
Note A permits are building related;for example,barns, sheds,roofing, siding,decks,demolition,and house moving,among
others
Note B permits are not building related,for example,pools, signs and fences
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12A. Does the building department maintain detailed records of permit activity?
Commercial *Yes ONo Residential *Yes No
(a) If yes, are the records stored electronically?
Commercial *Yes ONo Residential 0 Yes No
13. If this building code department does not conduct a structural plan review on every 1 and 2 family
dwelling,
does the department still isse a permit for every proposed dwelling?
OYes ONo *structural plan review is conducted on every dwelling
14. Does the building department use any of the following tools to save time and increase
efficiency?
❑cellular phones ❑handheld devices
digital
❑computerized inspection documentation V other camera
❑computerized plan review
If the building department uses other technology or tools to save time and increase
efficiency, please list them:
15. During the reporting period, how many building permits has the building department/
jurisdiction issued in the floodplain? 1
15A. During the reporting period, how many variances from NFIP requirements has the building
department/jurisdiction issued in the floodplain? 0
15B. Are manufactured homes prohibited in the floodplain?
Yes 0 No jurisdiction does not contain a floodplain
(a) If no, who regulates such placements? Flood Plain Administrator
15C. Does the jurisdiction regulate the placement of manufactured homes on foundation systems in
the floodplain?
Yes No jurisdiction does not contain a floodplain
If yes, which local government department regulates such placements?
❑building department ❑housing department
El health department El zoning department
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15D. Does your local jurisdiction use a Geographic Information System (GIS)?
0 Yes No
If yes, which of the following do you track?
❑EMS stations ❑jurisdiction boundaries
El fire stations ❑police stations
❑floodplains ❑water syatems
❑hydrants
16. What natural hazards is your jurisdiction subject to?
LI brush/forest fire ❑landslide/mudflow/debris flow ❑swelling soil
❑earthquake ❑lightning RItornado
❑floods R snow load ❑tsunami
❑Q riverine ❑soil liquefaction ❑volcano
❑coastal ❑soil subsidence ❑none
7 hail ❑special wind region El other
❑hurricane
17. Which of the natural hazards below are addressed in your jurisdiction's additions,
deletions, or modifications to adopted building codes?
❑brush/forest fire landslide/mudflow/debris flow ❑swelling soil
❑earthquake ❑lightning ❑tornado
❑floods El snow load El tsunami
❑riverine ❑soil liquefaction ❑volcanoe
❑coastal ❑soil subsidence ❑none
❑hail ❑special wind region ❑other
hurricane
17A. Identify names and numbers of applicable ordinances.
DNA
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18. Does the jurisdiction have a written plan or strategy that outlines mitigation
activities following a natural disaster?
*Yes Q No
If yes, what is the name of the plan? Washington County Disaster Plan
18A. Does the jurisdiction have a written plan to address the surge in building permit requests
and inspections associated with post-disaster reconstruction after a catastrophic event?
Yes 0 No Does not apply
18B. Do you have a written agreement in place with other building code enforcement agencies
to share resources when addressing post-disaster reconstruction issues?
Yes 0 No Does not apply
18C. Does the jurisdiction's general or comprehensive plan contain information or policies
related to the construction of buildings or infrastructure within areas subject to natural hazards?
Yes a No
(a) If yes, what is the name of the plan?
19. Indicate the permit valuation, also known as the construction value, in the jurisdiction
for the reporting period in each of the following categories. Include new construction as
well as additions/renovations.
(a) Commercial 10339799 Multifamily 0
(b) Residential
1 and 2 family 4095166 Manufactured /modular homes 190168
20. How does the building department establish the permit valuation?
model building code table without revision builder/contractor
model building code table with revisions other
If other, describe: City ordinance adopted a separate schedule.
21. How does the jurisdiction fund the operations of the building code enforcement
department?
*general fund O enterprise system
O combination: general fund % enterprise system %
h other
If other, describe:
22. Please complete the Employee Data Sheet included at the end of the questionnaire for
each code enforcement employee or contract inspector/plan reviewer.
Indicate how many employee data sheets you have completed and submitted.
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I. ADMINISTRATION OF CODES
1. Indicate the model codes currently enforced and show when each became effective.
INT'L NFPA Other Edition/Revision Effective Year
(a) Building Code 0 ❑ ❑ 2009 2010
(b) 1 and 2 Family Dwelling Code p ❑ ❑ 2009 2010
(c) Commercial Electrical Code ❑ p ❑ 2011 2011
Residential Electrical Code ❑ p ❑ 2011 2011
(d) Commercial Mechanical Code p ❑ ❑ 2009 2010
Residential Mechanical Code p ❑ ❑ 2009 2010
(e) Commercial Fuel Gas Code p ❑ ❑ 2009 2010
Residential Fuel Gas Code p ❑ ❑ 2009 2010
(f) Commercial Plumbing Code p ❑ ❑ 2009 2010
Residential Plumbing Code p ❑ ❑ 2009 2010
(g) Commercial Energy Code p ❑ ❑ 2009 2010
Residential Energy Code p ❑ ❑ 2009 2010
(h) Commercial Wildland-Urban Interface ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑DNA
Residential Wildland-Urban Interface ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑DNA
(i) Commercial Existing Building Code p ❑ ❑ 2009 2010
Residential Existing Building Code ❑ ❑ ❑
(j) Other ❑ ❑ ❑
If Other, describe:
1A. Provide the ordinance/statute number adopting the current building code:
Commercial 1904 Residential 2196
2. If using model codes have the structural design provisions intended to mitigate against
natural hazards been weakened by amendments statewide or locally?
Commercial O Yes 0 No Residential O Yes *No
3. Provide a copy of local amendments to the structural design provisions of the model
code. Attach additional sheets if necessary.
Briefly explain the reasons for the amendments.
3A. Does the jurisdiction contain natural hazards requiring special attention according to the
nationally recognized building code organization? 0 Yes No
3B. Does the jurisdiction adopt and implement codes, without structural amendments,
within one year of the nationally recognized organization's publication date?
Commercial 0 Yes No Residential 0 Yes No
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3C. Does your jurisdiction adopt and enforce a residential sprinkler ordinance?
Yes 0 No
If yes, attach a copy of the ordinance.
For questions 4 and 5, if you have a joint department, such as a building/zoning
department or building/engineering department, exclude funds for activities
other than the building department.
4. What were the operating expenditures, including salaries and overhead, for all
building department activities during the reporting period? $ 166553 INA
4A. What are the gross receipts generated through building code enforcement activity
(e.g. permit fees, plan review fees and penalties)? $ 133932 INA
5. What were the building department's training expenditures in the reporting period?
$2424 INA
Note: Expenditures include course fees, meals, and travel expenses but not salaries for the time spent in
training.
6. Does your department pay certification examination fees?
Commercial 0 Yes No Residential *Yes O No
7. Does your department provide incentives, such as spot bonuses, salary increases, and
promotions, for an employee to obtain outside training/certification?
Commercial Yes 0 No Residential 0Yes *No
If yes, describe:
8. Does your department fund continuing education activities or provide financial incentives
for continuing education?
Commercial 0 Yes No Residential *Yes O No
9. Does your jurisdiction have a formal appeal process?
Commercial *Yes No Residential *Yes O No
(a) If yes, does it differ from that outlined in the adopted code?
Commercial 0Yes *No Residential Yes (�)No
If yes, explain:
10. Indicate the authority that would commonly act upon appeals to the Building Official's
code interpretations:
❑building code board of appeals ❑city/town council
❑zoning code board of appeals ❑mayor
❑city manager ❑other
If other, describe:
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11. Complete the names and occupations of each board of appeals member. If code enforcement
education is received by the board members list the number of hours.
Name Occupation Hours Commercial Board Residential Board
Doug Cook Citizen 0 ❑ ❑,
Wyman Nelson Citizen 0 ❑ ❑,
Dave Kaslon Citizen 0 ❑ ❑/
Dick Wardell Citizen 0 ❑ ❑/
Carl Rennerfeldt Citizen 0 ❑ ❑/
0 ❑ ❑
0 ❑ ❑
12. Does your state or local jurisdiction have a mandated program for code enforcement
personnel for certification/licensing?
Commercial: state local O agency none
Residential: state local O agency none
(a) If yes, indicate which codes:
Commercial
❑building YJ electrical C mechanical fuel gas plumbing
Residential
V building E electrical ❑mechanical fuel gas plumbing
12A. Does the certification/licensing program require individuals to complete code-specific
educational classes before they can take the exam?
Commercial : state local agency none
Residential: state local agency none
(a) If yes, indicate which codes:
Commercial
❑building ❑electrical ❑mechanical fuel gas plumbing
Residential
building ❑electrical ❑mechanical fuel gas plumbing
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12B. Does the certification/licensing program include continuing education?
Commercial: state local agency O none
Residential: state local agency O none
(a) If yes, indicate which codes:
Commercial
❑building -1 electrical ❑mechanical fuel gas plumbing
Residential
V building -:/]electrical ❑mechanical fuel gas plumbing
12C. If the certification/licensing program requires continuing education, what is the interval for
recertification?
Commercial
building 3 Years electrical 3 Years mechanical
fuel gas plumbing
Residential
building 3 Years electrical 3 Years mechanical
fuel gas plumbing
13. If there is a mandated program does it require that construction code enforcement personnel
receive certification prior to employment in the field where they will work?
Commercial: state local agency O none
Residential: state local U agency O none
(a) Indicate which codes:
Commercial
r-1 building ❑Z electrical ❑mechanical ❑fuel gas ❑plumbing
Residential
building ❑Z electrical ❑mechancial fuel gas plumbing
(b) If not, must personnel achieve certification within a fixed period of time?
Commercial 0 Yes No Residential 0 Yes No
(c) If yes, specify the time period below.
Commercial
building 2 Years electrical mechanical
fuel gas plumbing
Residential
building 2 Years electrical mechanical
fuel gas plumbing
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14. Indicate the qualifications of the current Building Offical
Z CBO ICC certified Building Offical or equivalent
❑licensed engneer/architect
❑other
If other, describe:
14 A. Education:
❑Z high school diploma
College level degree:
R associates degree
❑bachelors degree
❑masters degree
❑other type of degree
14B Building Official's Working Experience in Years
No experiencell Less than 21 More than 5
constructi 10 10 O
Code Enforcement O O
Building Official O 110 0
15. How does the jurisdiction select the Building Official?
❑examination —describe type of exam:
❑peer review by other Building Officials
❑promotion
❑other
If other, explain: Hired by City Administrator
16. Does a job description exist for the Building Official?
*Yes O No
If yes, please attach a copy.
17. Which department reviews floodplain construction and development for compliance with
minimum local National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) standards?
❑building department ❑other
❑zoning department El jurisdiction does not contain a floodplain
If other, explain:
18. What standard(s)/ordinance(s) does the jurisdiction use for floodplain construction/
development?
❑building code ❑other
0 ordinance consistent with NFIP regulations ❑none
❑zoning/subdivision ordinance ❑jurisdiction does not contain a floodplain
If other or none, explain:
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19. Does your jurisdiction have special zoning or subdivision provisions related to local natural hazards
other than flood?
Commercial Yes a No does not apply
Residential Yes a No Q-)does not apply
Critical facilities Yes *No O does not apply
If yes, describe:
20. Does your state or local jurisdiction require contractors, builders, and tradespeople to be licensed or
registered?
Commercial: O state O local O agency none
Residential: stste (-' local O agency none
(a) If required, which trades are licensed or registered?
Commercial
❑building ❑0 electrical R mechanical ❑fuel gas IJ plumbing
Residential
❑building ❑Z electrical ❑Q mechanical R]fuel gas R]plumbing
21. Does our state or local jurisdiction require contractors, builders, and tradespeople to
be licensed by:
(a) examination?
Commercial: O state O local O agency O none
Residential: O state O local O agency O none
Which trades require examination?
Commercial
❑building ❑Z electrical ❑Q mechanical R]fuel gas R]plumbing
Residential
❑building ❑Z electrical ❑Q mechanical R]fuel gas R]plumbing
(b) experience?
Commercial: O state O local O agency O none
Residential: O state local O agency O none
Which trades require experience?
Commercial
L.building V electrical ❑mechanical ❑fuel gas [ plumbing
Residential
❑building [/J electrical 'mechanical ❑fuel gas plumbing
22..Are bonds required for building contractors to ensure completion of a project?
OYes O No
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23. Does the building department have a public awareness program for building
code enforcement for new construction?
OYes 0 No O done by another department
(a) If yes, in which of the following areas?
❑presentation to civic groups, architects, contractors, trade schools
0 Internet or web site 0 pamphlets for general public
❑newspaper ❑TV/radio
❑newsletters ❑other
(b) Indicate expenditures for this activity during the period: $600
(c) Indicate the number of staff hours spent in this activity during the period: 24 hrs
24. Does the jurisdiction/building department have a public awareness program for flood
mitigation for new construction or reconstruction?
*Yes 0 No 0 done by another department
(a) If yes, in which of the following areas?
❑presentation to civic groups, architects, contractors, trade schools
❑Internet or web site 0 pamphlets for general public
❑newspaper ❑TV/radio
❑newsletters ❑other
25. Does the building department participate in code change activities?
*Yes 0 No
(a) If yes, in which organizations are you active?
OICC ❑NFPA Q State -1 other Nebraska Code Officials Associaton
(b) If you are active in one or more organizations, do the organizations submit changes to
building codes? a Yes No
(c) If you are active in one or more organizations, which meetings do building department
members attend?
❑midyear meetings d chapter meetings
❑annual meetings ❑don't attend meetings
26. Does an active Building Officials' association or code chapter exist in the jurisdiction's area?
❑local Estate no association or chapter
27. Which of these associations does your jurisdiction participate in?
local ❑Z state none
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28. Does the building department have written administrative policies and procedures
covering items such as performance guidelines for employees and employment practices?
*Yes O No
29. Does the building department have written policies and procedures that cover technical code
requirements?
Note: Policies and procedures may include standard project-approval steps, references to related
ordinances, interpretations of code issues, and local regulations that modify or unite the adopted code.
Commercial Yes OO No Residential O Yes 0 No
(a) If yes, do you make policies and procedures available to the public?
Note: Promotional efforts can include permit-counter signs, posted notices, and notes in brochures.
Commercial Yes O No Residential O Yes No
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II PLAN REVIEW
1. How many plan reviews did the department perform during the reporting period? 147
2. Provide the number of plan reviews requiring inspection for each category:
Commercial/Multi Family Building Electrical Fuel Gas Mechanical Plumbing Total
New Buildings 16 2 16 16 16 66
Additions 14 1 2 2 2 21
Renovations 8 0 0 0 0 8
Manufactured / Modular 0 0 0 0 0 0
A Other Building Related 0 0 0 0 0 0
B Other Non Building Related 0 0 0 0 0 0
Commercial/Multi Family Subtotal c 95
Residential Building Electrical Fuel Gas Mechanical Plumbing Total
New Buildings 11 2 2 4 4 23
Additions (includes garages) 12 1 1 1 1 16
Renovations 13 0 0 0 0 13
Manufactured / Modular 0 0 0 0 0 0
A Other Building Related 0 0 0 0 0 0
B Other Non Building Related 0 0 0 0 0 0
Residential Subtotal c 52
Note A plan reviews are building related; for example, barns, sheds, roofing, siding, decks, demolition, and house
moving,
among others
Note B plan reviews are not building related for example pools signs and fences
Note C commercial/Multi Family Subtotal + Residential Subtotal= 1 above
3. Does the jurisdiction require plans detailing structural criteria for all multifamily and
commercial projects?
0 Yes No Some %
(a) If yes, does the Building Official or a qualified designee review the required plans for
compliance with adopted codes before issuing a building permit?
0 Yes No
4. Does the jurisdiction require plans detailing structural criteria for all 1 and 2 family
dwelling projects, other than prototypes?
0 Yes No Some %
If some, explain:
4A. Does the building department, or other authority, conduct a detailed structural
building code plan review on all new 1 and 2 family dwellings?
0 Yes No Some 0 %
If some, explain:
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4B. When a proposed project contains complex or unusual design features, does department
policy require detailed structural plan review of 1 and 2 family dwellings by the Building
Official or qualified designee?
*Yes 0 N
5. Does the building department perform a detailed building code plan review when a
registered design professional, certified in the appropriate field, has signed and
sealed the plan?
Commercial *Yes No Residential *Yes O No
5A. Do building-department plan reviews include a review of structural design issues, such as
continuous load paths, design-load assumptions, and calculation methodology?
Commercial *Yes O No O Some 0 %
Residential *Yes O No O Some 0 %
6. Does the department maintain detailed records of plan-review activity as described below?
Note: Detailed records would eliminate the need to estimate in the plan review detail table on the
previous page. Records should include number of plan reviews conducted by the department or other
approved agency, type of project reviewed (e.g., new, renovation, addition), codes reviewed against
(e.g., building, mechanical, fuel gas, plumbing, electrical), and date of release.
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Commercial *Yes O No Residential Yes *No
7. Does the jurisdiction require Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) NFIP
elevation certificates for construction and development in the floodplain?
*Yes ONo
Ojurisdiction does not contain a floodplain
0construction is prohibited in the floodplain
(a) If no, what elevation data does the jurisdiction collect during the permit process?
❑flood zone ❑base flood elevation ❑lowest floor elevation
❑lowest adjacent grade elevation ❑none
8. Does the jurisdiction require the following special design certifications for new or
substantially improved construction and development in the floodplain?
(a) FEMA (coastal) V-zone design certification —CFR 60.3 e (4)
O Yes O No *does not apply
(b) nonresidential floodproofing design certification
* Yes O No O does not apply
(c) engineered flood openings certificate
0 Yes No does not apply
9. Does the jurisdiction enforce and implement state regulations affecting construction and
development in the floodplain?
0 Yes No does not apply
(a) If yes, indicate some examples:
R]freeboard R more restrictive floodway R erosion setbacks ❑other
If other, describe:
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9A. If another authority regulates construction and development in the floodplain, what is that
authority? DNA
10. Does the building department rely on model code evaluation reports to approve new
products and procedures related to building design revisions?
*Yes ONo
(a) If yes, check applicable boxes:
R ICC ❑NFPA ❑NES State other
(b) If no or other, how does the building department evaluate new products or procedures?
11. Does department policy require the use of a detailed written checklist in the plan-review
process?
Commercial 0 Yes No Residential 0 Yes No
If yes, please attach a copy
(a) If yes, does the checklist become a part of the permanent record?
Commercial 0 Yes No Residential O Yes *No
12. How does the building department evaluate the performance of plan reviewers? Check all
that apply.
❑performance not evaluated how often?
❑general employee performance Annually
❑follow-up plan review
❑other
13. Does the building department use an outside plan review service, such as the state, or
a third-party plan review agency?
commercial: O Yes 0 No Residential: O Yes *No
(a) If yes, Complete an Employee Data Sheet and explain reasons:
❑time constraints complexity special features
❑other:
Name(s) of contract review service(s)
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III INSPECTION - ENFORCEMENT
1. Indicate the number of inspections completed, for all types of inspections, including reinspections, during
the reporting period: 1904
2. Provide the number of inspections for each category: (Do not include zoning, property maintenance, and
fire prevention.)
Commercial/Multi Family Building Electrical Fuel Gas Mechanical Plumbing Total
New Buildings 134 58 38 47 43 320
Additions 118 50 14 22 14 218
Renovations 58 29 24 36 25 172
Manufactured / Modular 0 0 0 0 0 0
A Other Building Related 30 0 0 0 6 36
B Other Non Building Related 17 0 0 0 0 17
Commercial/Multi Family Subtotal c 763
Residential Building Electrical Fuel Gas Mechanical Plumbing Total
New Buildings 80 40 26 40 40 226
Additions (include garages) 86 43 29 43 43 244
Renovations 94 47 31 47 47 266
Manufactured / Modular 6 2 0 0 0 8
A Other Building Related 161 67 0 67 67 362
B Other Non Building Related 35 0 0 0 0 35
Residential Subtotal c 1141
Note A inspections are building-related; for example, barns, sheds, roofing, siding, decks, demolition, and house
moving, among others
Note B inspections are not building related for example pools signs and fences
Note C commercial/Multi Family Subtotal + Residential Subtotal= 1 above
3 Indicate the average number of building inspections, including building, electrical,
plumbing, fuel gas, and mechanical inspections, performed each day per inspector for
the period: 2.88
3A. Does the building department conduct building inspections on new 1 and 2 family
dwellings?
*Yes No Some %
If some, explain:
3B. Does the building department use certified building inspectors for footing, foundation,
framing, sheathing or insulation, and final building inspections?
Commercial 0,Yes No Residential a Yes No
3C. Does the building department conduct building inspections on new multifamily dwellings?
*Yes O No Some %
If some, explain:
3D. Does the building department conduct building inspections on new commercial buildings?
0 Yes No Some %
If some, explain:
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3E. Does the building department maintain detailed records of inspection activity as described below?
Note: Detailed records would eliminate the need to estimate in the inspection detail table on the
previous page. Records should include the number of inspections and reinspections conducted by the
department or other approved agency and the codes inspected against (e.g., building, mechanical,
fuel gas, plumbing, electrical).
Commercial 0 Yes No Residential 0 Yes No
4. Does the department use an outside inspection service, such as the state, or a third party inspection
agency?
Commercial 0 Yes No Residential a Yes No
(a) If yes, Complete an Employee Data Sheet and explain reasons:
Otlme constraints complexity special features
bother: State Electrical program, requires state approved certified inspectors. EDS attached.
Name(s) of outside inspection service(s) State Electrical Inspector's
(b) Must all outside inspectors be certified? 0 Yes No
5. Does your jurisdiction have the authority to issue stop-work orders?
0 Yes No INA/DNA
If no, explain:
(a) If yes, how many stop-work orders did the jurisdiction issue in the reporting period? 6 ❑INA/DNA
(b) If the jurisdiction did not issue any stop-work orders in the reporting period, provide
the date of the last one issued: INA/DNA
6. During the reporting period, what approximate percentage of construction inspections
received correction notices requiring reinspection? 20 %
7. During the reporting period, what approximate percentage of construction-inspection
correction notices resulted in stop-work orders? 0 %
8. Does department policy require the use of a detailed written checklist for code compliance
during on-site inspections?
Commercial *Yes No Residential *Yes O No
If yes, please attach a copy.
(a) If yes, does the checklist become a part of the permanent record?
Commercial OO Yes O No Residential Yes 0 No
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9. Does the building department require special inspections for specific structural elements?
0 Yes No
If yes, list examples: structural concrete, high strength bolts, welds, soils, sprayed on fire proofing
materials
Attach additional sheets if necessary.
10. Does the jurisdiction require special inspectors to be certified by:
❑exam R experience ❑interview
❑0 other Previous clients, icc certifications, professional degree,
❑no certification required
11. Does the jurisdiction have inspection programs that focus on construction features that
mitigate the natural hazards common to your area?
Note: Examples of such programs include load-path inspections, such as hold downs, shear-wall
and roof-diaphragm nailing patterns, and hurricane clips.
00 Yes O No O does not apply
If yes, explain: Footing depths, uplift requirements, narrow wall bracing, tall walls, anchor bolts,
hurricane clips, vertical/lateral loads, shear wall bracing, spray applied Fire proofing, Truss drawings.
12. Does the department perform final inspections after the building is completed and before
issuing a certificate of occupancy?
Commercial: *Yes ONo Othis building type not inspected
Residential: *Yes O No Othis building type not inspected
13. Does the jurisdiction require certificates of occupancy for new buildings before the
building is occupied?
Commercial: OO Yes O No Othis building type not inspected
Residential: *Yes O No O this building type not inspected
14. How does the department evaluate the performance of inspectors? Check all that apply.
❑performance not evaluated how often?
❑general employee performance Annually
❑follow-up plan review
❑other
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