ISO Report 2005111 NORTH CANAL STREET SUITE 950 CHICAGO, IL 60606 -7270
TEL: (312) 930 -0070 (800) 444 -4554 FAX: (312) 930 -0017
March 31, 2005
Honorable James Realph
Mayor
City of Blair
218 South 16 Street
Blair, NE 68008
RE: Building Code Effectiveness Grading Schedule
Blair, Washington County, Nebraska
Dear Mayor Realph:
We wish to thank you and Dale Miller for the cooperation given to our representative,
Larry Gift, during our recent survey. We have completed our analysis of the building codes adopted
by your community and the efforts put forth to properly enforce those codes. The resulting Building
Code Effectiveness Grading Classification is 4 for 1 and 2 family residential property and 4 for
commercial and industrial property.
The Insurance Services Office, Inc. (ISO) is an insurer - supported organization with the primary
mission of providing advisory insurance underwriting and rating information to insurers. There is
no requirement that insurers use our advisory material. Insurers may have adopted, or may be in the
process of adopting, an ISO insurance rating program that will provide rating credits to individual
property insurance policies in recognition of community efforts to mitigate property damage due to
natural disasters. These insurers may use the Building Code Effectiveness Grading Classification
we have recently developed for your community as a basis for the credits used. While individual
insurers may use different credits or different effective dates, the ISO program will apply credits to
new construction within Blair that has been issued a Certificate of Occupancy in the year 2005
and forward.
We have attached a copy of our report which provides additional information about our
classification process and how we have graded various aspects of your community's building codes
and their enforcement.
We want to highlight the fact that the Building Code Effectiveness Grading Schedule is an
insurance underwriting and information tool; it is not intended to analyze all aspects of a
comprehensive building code enforcement program nor is it for purposes of determining compliance
with any state or local law or for making property /casualty loss prevention and life safety
recommendations.
Honorable James Realph
March 31, 2005
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If you have any questions about the Classification that was developed, please let us know.
Additionally, if you are planning on any future changes in your building codes or their enforcement,
please advise us as these changes may affect our analysis and your community's grading
classification.
Sincerely,
B uiCdin Code Department
Building Code Department
(800) 930 -1677 ext. 6208
(312) 930 -0038 fax
Enclosure
cc: Dale Miller, Building Official w /enclosure
BUILDING CODE EFFECTIVENESS GRADING SCHEDULE
The purpose of the Building Code Effectiveness Grading Schedule is to review the available public building code
enforcement agencies and to develop a Building Code Effectiveness Classification for insurance underwriting
information and rating purposes.
The Schedule measures the resources and support available for building code enforcement. It also evaluates how
those resources apply to the mitigation of the natural hazards common to the specific jurisdiction. These
measurements are then developed into a Building Code Effectiveness Classification number on a relative scale from
1 to 10, with 10 representing less than the minimum recognized protection.
The Schedule is an insurance underwriting information and rating tool. It is not intended to analyze all aspects of a
comprehensive building code enforcement program. It is not for purposes of determining compliance with any state
or local law or regulation, nor is it for making property /casualty loss prevention or life safety recommendations. It
should not be used for purposes other than insurance underwriting information and rating.
The Building Code Effectiveness Classifications developed through the use of this Schedule are only one of several
elements used to develop insurance rates for individual properties. Other features specifically relating to individual
properties such as construction, occupancy, and exposures have similar importance in the development of these
rates.
The Schedule is divided into 3 sections:
Administration of Codes:
This section evaluates the administrative support available in the jurisdiction for code enforcement. It looks for
adopted building codes and modifications of those codes through ordinance, code enforcers qualifications,
experience and education, zoning provisions, contractor /builder licensing requirements, public awareness programs,
the building department's participation in code development activities and the administrative policies and
procedures.
Plan Review:
This section assesses the plan review function to determine the staffing levels, personnel experience, performance
evaluation schedules, review capabilities, and level of review of construction documents for compliance with the
adopted building code for the jurisdiction being graded.
Field Inspection:
This section evaluates the field inspection function to determine the staffing levels, personnel experience,
performance evaluation schedules, review capabilities, and level of review of building construction for compliance
with the adopted building code for the jurisdiction being graded.
The attached "1 - and 2 - family Classification Details" identify the subject matter, maximum points achievable and
the points obtained in the review of your community. This information is provided to you without recommendation
and is for your use in understanding the details of the measurement of your building code enforcement activities in
relationship to the Building Code Effectiveness Grading Schedule.
NE, Blair
1 - and 2 - family
SECTION I
ADMINISTRATION OF CODES
100. GENERAL
This section evaluates the administrative support for code enforcement within the jurisdiction -- the adopted building
codes and the modifications of those codes through ordinance, code enforcers qualifications, experience and
education, zoning provisions, contractor/builder licensing requirements, public awareness programs, the building
department's participation in code development activities, and the administrative policies and procedures.
105. ADOPTED CODES
Maximum Points Possible 8.00 points
Points Scored 8.00 point(s)
The latest edition of the model codes should be adopted and enforced by the jurisdiction.
CODES
Points Possible when adopted code is published
within ears of the urvey date.
Points Scored
5
6
10
More Then 10
8.00 pts
1 6.88 pts
2.21 pts
0.85 Rts
1 8.00 pts
108. ADDITIONAL CODE ADOPTIONS
Maximum Points Possible 4.00 points
Points Scored 3.350 point(s)
110. MODIFICATION TO ADOPTED CODES
Maximum Points Possible 4.00 points
Points Scored 4.00 point(s)
There should be no modifications to the structural design provisions of the adopted codes and referenced standards
that would weaken the intent for construction mitigation of natural hazards as defined in the model codes and
referenced standards. No proration is permitted in this item.
** Maximum allowable points = (points credited in item 105) x 0.125 x 4.0
Points Possible when adopted code is published
within
ears of the urvey date:
CODES
5
6
10
More Then 10
Points Scored
E lectric
0.67
is
0.33
pts
0.18 pts
0.004
pts
0.670 Rts
M echanical
0.67
Pts
0.33
pts
0.18 pts
0.004
pts
0.670 Rts
F uel Gas
0.67
Pts
0.33
pts
0.18 pts
0.004
Rts
0.670 Ets
P umbling
0.67
pts
0.33
is
0.18
is
0.004
Ets
0.670 pts
E nergy
J
0.67
pts
0.33
pts
0.18 pts
0.004
Rts
0 2ts
ildland Urban interface
0.67
pts
1 0.33
pts
1 0.18
Rts 1
0.004
Rts
0.670 pts
110. MODIFICATION TO ADOPTED CODES
Maximum Points Possible 4.00 points
Points Scored 4.00 point(s)
There should be no modifications to the structural design provisions of the adopted codes and referenced standards
that would weaken the intent for construction mitigation of natural hazards as defined in the model codes and
referenced standards. No proration is permitted in this item.
** Maximum allowable points = (points credited in item 105) x 0.125 x 4.0
112. METHOD Of ADOPTION
Maximum Points Possible 1.00 points
Points Scored 1.00 point(s)
Points awarded for timely unamended adopted of nationally recognized code publication.
115. TRAINING
Maximum Points Possible 13.30 points
Points Scored 6.99 point(s)
Amount of expenditures for training equaling at least 2% of the annual operating budget for all building department
related activities
Pts Poss. Scored
3.00 points 2.34 point(s)
Each code enforcement person receiving the following amot
Administration 12 hours .. ...............................
Legal 12 hours .. ...............................
Mentoring 12 hours .. ...............................
Technical 60 hours .. ...............................
int of training per year:
Pts Poss.
1.25 points
1.25 points
1.25 points
4.25 points
Scored
0.83 point(s)
0.83 point(s)
0.83 point(s)
0.85 point(s)
Incentives provided by the jurisdiction for continuing education, outside training, certification and certification
maintenance
Department pays certification exam fees.
Pts Poss.
Scored
0.5 point
0.50 point
Department provides incentive for outside training /certification.
Pts Poss.
Scored
0.5 point
0 point
Department pays for continuing education, etc.
Pts Poss.
Scored
0.5 point
0.50 point
Education of elected officials or governing authorities in building codes and building code enforcement a minimum
of 3 hours per official per year
Pts Poss. Scored
0.50 point 0 point
A formal appeal process that a contractor /builder or architect/design professional can utilize as recourse to a building
official's interpretation of the adopted building code /zoning regulations
Pts Poss. Scored
0.30 point 0.30 point
120. CERTIFICATION
Maximum Points Possible 12.00 points
Points Scored 9.20 point(s)
The credit for certification is as follows:
Certification of code enforcement personnel (applicable to the position requirements) through a comprehensive
examination representative of the performance area for which certification is sought
Pts Poss.
Scored
8.00 points
6.65 point(s)
State or local jurisdiction mandated program for certification.
Pts Poss.
Scored
0.50 point
0.44 point
State or local jurisdiction mandated program of certification maintenance through continuing education at least once
every 3 years
Pts Poss.
Scored
1.50 points
1.41 point(s)
Program of employee certification in the field they are employed (prior to employment
or within one year of date of
hire or advancement)
Pts Poss.
Scored
1.00 point
0.70 point
Program of employee certification where specific code related educations and experience are required prerequisites
to testing requirements
Pts Poss.
Scored
1.00 point
0 point
125. BUILDING OFFICIAL'S QUALIFICATION / EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION
Maximum Points Possible 4.00 points
Points Scored 2.15 point(s)
The following is reviewed:
Certification as a building official
Pts Poss.
Scored
0.60 point
0 point
Licensed Architect or Engineer
Pts Poss.
Scored
0.60 point
0 point
High School diploma
Pts Poss.
Scored
0.10 point
0.10 point
College degree
Pts Poss.
Scored
0.50 point
0.25 point
Masters degree
Pts Poss.
Scored
0.40 point
0 point
Construction related experience
Pts Poss.
Scored
None
0.00 point
less than 2 years
0.10 point
or two to five years
0.20 point
or more than five years
0.60 point
0.60 point
Code enforcement experience
Pts Poss.
Scored
None
0.00 point
less than 2 years
0.10 point
or two to five years
0.20 point
or more than five years
0.60 point
0.60 point
Building official experience
Pts Poss.
Scored
less than 2 years
0.10 point
or two to five years
0.20 point
or more than five years
0.60 point
0.60 point
130. SELECTION PROCEDURES FOR BUILDING OFFICIAL
Maximum Points Possible 0.50 point
Points Scored 0 point
Pts Poss. Scored
Selection through examination 0.25 point 0 point
Selection through peer review 0.25 point 0 point
135. DESIGN PROFESSIONALS
Maximum Points Possible 2.00 points
Points Scored 0 point(s)
The credit for design professionals is as follows:
If supervisory plan review staff are graduate or registered architects or engineers
Pts Poss. Scored
1.00 points 0 point
If non - supervisory plan review staff are graduate or registered architects or engineers
Pts Poss. Scored
0.50 points 0 point
If supervisory field inspection staff are graduate or registered architects or engineers
Pts Poss. Scored
0.50 point 0 point
140. ZONING PROVISIONS
Maximum Points Possible 1.00 point
Points Scored 1.00 point
Where possible, special (through ordinance or code amendment) zoning provisions that address mitigation measures
for buildings subject to local natural hazards.
45. CONTRACTOR/BUILDER LICENSING AND BONDING
Maximum Points Possible 1.00 point
Points Scored 0.34 point
Contractors /builders licensed and bonded to work in the jurisdiction being graded. The licensure dependence upon
examination and experience
Licensing requirement for contractors and builders
Pts Poss.
Scored
0.10 point
0.09 point
Licensing by examination
Pts Poss.
Scored
0.50 point
0.09 point
Licensing by experience
Pts Poss.
Scored
0.30 point
0.06 point
Bonding requirements for contractors
Pts Poss.
Scored
0.10 point 0.10 point
55. PUBLIC AWARENESS PROGRAMS
Maximum Points Possible 2.50 points
Points Scored 2.50 point(s)
The amount of expenditures for public awareness programs equaling a minimum of 0.5% of the annual operating
budget for all building department related activities
Pts Poss. Scored
1.25 point 1.25 point
The amount of hours spent by code enforcers on public awareness programs, equaling a minimum of 3 hours per
code enforcement employee per year
Pts Poss. Scored
1.25 point 1.25 point
60. PARTICIPATION IN CODE DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES
Maximum Points Possible 0.50 points
Points Scored 0.50 point(s)
The building department involvement in code development activities and associations with groups or organizations
that assemble building enforcement personnel for the purpose of education and advancement of effective building
codes.
Participation in Code change Activities
Participation in Code association/chapter meetings
Pts Poss.
0.25 point
Pts Poss.
0.25 point
Scored
0.25 point
0.25 point
165. ADMINISTRATIVE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Maximum Points Possible 0.20 points
Points Scored 0.15 point(s)
The credit for 'Policies and Procedures" is as follows:
A policies and procedures guide for employees
Pts Poss. Scored
0.10 point 0.10 point
The policies and procedures guide covers technical code requirements (such as approved products listings) that
would assist a designer or builder
Pts Poss. Scored
0.05 point 0.05 point
Publicizing the policies and procedures guide as available to the public.
Pts Poss. Scored
0.05 point 0 point
SECTION II
PLAN REVIEW
00. GENERAL
This section evaluates the plan review function to determine the following:
Staffing levels
Personnel experience
Performance evaluation schedules
Review capabilities, and level of review of construction documents for compliance with the adopted
building code for the jurisdiction being graded
05. EXISTING STAFFING
Maximum Points Possible 9.00 points
Points Scored 2.07 point(s)
Staffing levels sufficient to assure comprehensive reviews of construction documents for compliance with the
adopted building codes
** Maximum allowable points = points achieved in item 215 x item 205
points possible in item 215
10. EXPERIENCE OF PERSONNEL
Maximum Points Possible 1.50 points
Points Scored 0.24 point(s)
5 years or greater experience in plan review of plan review staff.
115. DETAIL OF PLAN REVIEW
Maximum Points Possible 11.50 points
Points Scored 10.50 point(s)
The credit for the comprehensiveness of plan review is as follows:
Comprehensive review of plans performed even if they were prepared and sealed by a registered design professional
certified in the appropriate field of work
Pts Poss. Scored
3.25 points 3.25 point(s)
Structural plan reviews conducted for all proposed building construction or building additions /modifications
including a review of engineering calculations
Pts Poss. Scored
3.25 points 3.25 point(s)
A means to evaluate, or reference evaluation service reports, for substitute products and /or materials for conformance
with the intent of the structural portions of the adopted building codes
Pts Poss. Scored
2.00 point 2.00 point
A detailed checklist used with each plan review to assure all pertinent building co(
Pts Poss.
1.50 points
The checklist becomes a part of the permanent record of the project address
Pts Poss.
0.50 point
Department maintains detailed records of review activity.
Pts Poss.
1.00 points
le issues have been considered
Scored
1.50 point(s)
Scored
0.50 point
Scored
0 point(s)
Z20. PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS FOR QUALITY ASSURANCE
Maximum Points Possible 1.00 point
Points Scored 0.50 point
Credit for quality assurance programs for plan reviewers is as follows:
Annual employee performance evaluations
Pts Poss.
0.50 point
Scored
0.50 point
"Follow -up" plan reviews by a different plan reviewer conducted semiannually
Pts Poss. Scored
0.50 point 0 point
SECTION III
FIELD INSPECTION
00. GENERAL
This section evaluates the field inspection function to determine the following:
Staffing levels
Personnel experience
Performance evaluation schedules
Review capabilities and level of review of building construction
305. EXISTING STAFFING
Maximum Points Possible 9.00 points
Points Scored 4.24 point(s)
Staffing levels sufficient to assure comprehensive reviews of building construction for compliance with the adopted
building codes
310. EXPERIENCE OF PERSONNEL
Maximum Points Possible 3.00 points
Points Scored 2.69 point(s)
5 years or greater experience in field inspection
Pts Poss. Scored
1.50 points 1.19 point(s)
2 years or greater of construction related experience
Pts Poss. Scored
1.50 points 1.50 point(s)
315. MANAGING INSPECTION AND RE- INSPECTION ACTIVITY
Maximum Points Possible 1.00 point
Points Scored 1.00 point
Detailed record keeping of inspection activity.
20. INSPECTION CHECKLIST
Maximum Points Possible 2.00 points
Points Scored 0 points)
A detailed checklist completed for each building construction project to assure that all pertinent building code issues
have been considered
Pts Poss. Scored
1.50 points 0 point(s)
The checklist becomes a part of the permanent record of the project address
Pts Poss. Scored
0.50 point 0 point
25. SPECIAL INSPECTIONS
Maximum Points Possible 1.00 points
Points Scored 0.80 point(s)
Where necessary to assure structural integrity, the building department requirement for special inspections for
specific structural elements conducted by professional inspectors who have been certified for such work
Pts Poss. Scored
0.70 point 0.70 point
The certification being obtained by a combination of:
Examination
Pts Poss. Scored
0.10 point 0 point
Experience in the field of inspection they will be performing
Pts Poss. Scored
0.10 point 0.10 point
An interview by the building official to assess qualifications
Pts Poss. Scored
0.10 point 0 point
30. INSPECTIONS FOR NATURAL HAZARD MITIGATION
Maximum Points Possible 1.50 points
Poi Scored 1.50 point(s)
When there are construction mitigation measures defined in the adopted building code for the natural hazard(s)
peculiar to the area being graded, special inspections that focus on compliance with the provisions of the code
335. FINAL INSPECTIONS
Maximum Points Possible 2.50 points
Points Scored 2.50 poi nt(s)
Final inspections performed on all buildings after the construction is completed and the building is ready for
occupancy
340. CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY
Maximum Points Possible 2.00 points
Points Scored 2.00 point(s)
Certificates of occupancy issued by the building department after the construction is completed and prior to the
building being occupied
345. PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS FOR QUALITY ASSURANCE
Maximum Points Possible 1.00 point
Points Scored 0.50 point
Credit for quality assurance programs for field inspectors is as follows:
Annual employee performance evaluations
Pts Poss. Scored
0.50 point 0.50 point
"Follow -up" field inspections by a different field inspector conducted semiannually
Pts Poss. Scored
0.50 point 0 point
Jurisdiction: Blair
Total points: 67.73
State: NE
Classification: 4
1 - and 2 - family
Survey Date: 02/17/2005
FINAL SCORING
Section 1 39.19
Section 2 13.31
Section 3 15.23
Subtotal 67.73
Item 105 8.00
The final score is determined by a relationship between
Item 105 and the balance of the scoring.
[{ (Section I + Section II + Section III) - Item 1051
Points achieved in Item ] + Item
x
Points possible in Item 105 105
[{ (39.19 +13.31 +15.23) -8.00 1,x8.00 /8.00)] +8.00 =67.73
Classification Point Spreads
Classification Point Spreads
1 93.00 - 100.00
6 48.00 - 55.99
2 85.00 - 92.99
7 41.00 - 47.99
3 77.00 - 84.99
8 25.00 - 40.99
4 65.00 - 76.99
9 10.00 - 24.99
5 56.00 - 64.99
10 0.01-9.99
Close
BUILDING CODE EFFECTIVENESS GRADING SCHEDULE
The purpose of the Building Code Effectiveness Grading Schedule is to review the available public building code
enforcement agencies and to develop a Building Code Effectiveness Classification for insurance underwriting
information and rating purposes.
The Schedule measures the resources and support available for building code enforcement. It also evaluates how
those resources apply to the mitigation of the natural hazards common to the specific jurisdiction. These
measurements are then developed into a Building Code Effectiveness Classification number on a relative scale from
1 to 10, with 10 representing less than the minimum recognized protection.
The Schedule is an insurance underwriting information and rating tool. It is not intended to analyze all aspects of a
comprehensive building code enforcement program. It is not for purposes of determining compliance with any state
or local law or regulation, nor is it for making property /casualty loss prevention or life safety recommendations. It
should not be used for purposes other than insurance underwriting information and rating.
The Building Code Effectiveness Classifications developed through the use of this Schedule are only one of several
elements used to develop insurance rates for individual properties. Other features specifically relating to individual
properties such as construction, occupancy, and exposures have similar importance in the development of these
rates.
The Schedule is divided into 3 sections:
Administration of Codes:
This section evaluates the administrative support available in the jurisdiction for code enforcement. It looks for
adopted building codes and modifications of those codes through ordinance, code enforcers qualifications,
experience and education, zoning provisions, contractor /builder licensing requirements, public awareness programs,
the building department's participation in code development activities and the administrative policies and
procedures.
Plan Review:
This section assesses the plan review function to determine the staffing levels, personnel experience, performance
evaluation schedules, review capabilities, and level of review of construction documents for compliance with the
adopted building code for the jurisdiction being graded.
Field Inspection:
This section evaluates the field inspection function to determine the staffing levels, personnel experience,
performance evaluation schedules, review capabilities, and level of review of building construction for compliance
with the adopted building code for the jurisdiction being graded.
The attached "Commercial Classification Details" identify the subject matter, maximum points achievable and the
points obtained in the review of your community. This information is provided to you without recommendation and
is for your use in understanding the details of the measurement of your building code enforcement activities in
relationship to the Building Code Effectiveness Grading Schedule.
NE, Blair
Commercial
SECTION I
ADMINISTRATION OF CODES
100. GENERAL
This section evaluates the administrative support for code enforcement within the jurisdiction -- the adopted building
codes and the modifications of those codes through ordinance, code enforcers qualifications, experience and
education, zoning provisions, contractor/builder licensing requirements, public awareness programs, the building
department's participation in code development activities, and the administrative policies and procedures.
105. ADOPTED CODES
Maximum Points Possible 8.00 points
Points Scored 8.00 p oint(s)
The latest edition of the model codes should be adopted and enforced by the jurisdiction.
CODES
Points Possible when adopted code is published
within ears of the surve date:
Points Scored
5
6
10
More Then 10
8.00 pts
6.88 pts
2.21 is
1 0.85 pts
8.00 pts
108. ADDITIONAL CODE ADOPTIONS
Maximum Points Possible 4.00 points
Points Scored 3.350 poin
110. MODIFICATION TO ADOPTED CODES
Maximum Points Possible 4.00 points
Points Scored 4.00 point(s)
There should be no modifications to the structural design provisions of the adopted codes and referenced standards
that would weaken the intent for construction mitigation of natural hazards as defined in the model codes and
referenced standards. No proration is permitted in this item.
** Maximum allowable points = (points credited in item 105) x 0.125 x 4.0
Points Possible when adopted code is published
within
ears of the urvey date:
CODES
5
6
10
More Then 10
Points Scored
E lectric
0.67
pts
0.33
pts
0.18 pts
0.004 pts
0.670 pts
Mechanical
0.67
Pts
0.33
pts
0.18 Pts
0.004 pts
0.670 pts
Fuel Gas
0.67
pts
0.33
pts
0.18 pts
0.004 j2ts
0.670 j2ts
P urnblinE
0.67
pts
0.33
pts
0.18
is
0.004 pts
0.670 pts
E nerEy
0.67
pts
0.33
pts
0.18 pts
0.004
2ts
0 2ts
ildland Urban interface
0.67
is
0.33
pts
0.18
is
0.004
is
0.670
is
110. MODIFICATION TO ADOPTED CODES
Maximum Points Possible 4.00 points
Points Scored 4.00 point(s)
There should be no modifications to the structural design provisions of the adopted codes and referenced standards
that would weaken the intent for construction mitigation of natural hazards as defined in the model codes and
referenced standards. No proration is permitted in this item.
** Maximum allowable points = (points credited in item 105) x 0.125 x 4.0
12. METHOD Of ADOPTION
Maximum Points Possible 1.00 points
Points Scored 1.0 points)
Points awarded for timely unamended adopted of nationally recognized code publication.
.15. TRAINING
Maximum Points Possible 13.30 points
Points Scored 6.99 point(s)
Amount of expenditures for training equaling at least 2% of the annual operating budget for all building department
related activities
Pts Poss. Scored
3.00 points 2.34 point(s)
Each code enforcement person receiving the following amol
Administration 12 hours .. ...............................
Legal 12 hours .. ...............................
Mentoring 12 hours .. ...............................
Technical 60 hours .. ...............................
int of training per year:
Pts Poss.
1.25 points
1.25 points
1.25 points
4.25 points
Scored
0.83 point(s)
0.83 point(s)
0.83 point(s)
0.85 point(s)
Incentives provided by the jurisdiction for continuing education, outside training, certification and certification
maintenance
Department pays certification exam fees.
Pts Poss.
Scored
0.5 point
0.50 point
Department provides incentive for outside training /certification.
Pts Poss.
Scored
0.5 point
0 point
Department pays for continuing education, etc.
Pts Poss.
Scored
0.5 point
0.50 point
Education of elected officials or governing authorities in building codes and building code enforcement a minimum
of 3 hours per official per year
Pts Poss. Scored
0.50 point 0 point
A formal appeal process that a contractor/builder or architect/design professional can utilize as recourse to a building
official's interpretation of the adopted building code /zoning regulations
Pts Poss. Scored
0.30 point 0.30 point
120. CERTIFICATION
Maximum Points Possible 12.00 points
Points Scored 9.23 point(s)
The credit for certification is as follows:
Certification of code enforcement personnel (applicable to the position requirements) through a comprehensive
examination representative of the performance area for which certification is sought
Pts Poss. Scored
8.00 points 6.65 point(s)
State or local jurisdiction mandated program for certification.
Pts Poss. Scored
0.50 point 0.47 point
State or local jurisdiction mandated program of certification maintenance through continuing education at least once
every 3 years
Pts Poss. Scored
1.50 points 1.41 point(s)
Program of employee certification in the field they are employed (prior to employment or within one year of date of
hire or advancement)
Pts Poss. Scored
1.00 point 0.70 point
Program of employee certification where specific code related educations and experience are required prerequisites
to testing requirements
Pts Poss. Scored
1.00 point 0 point
125. BUILDING OFFICIAL'S QUALIFICATION / EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION
Maximum Points Possible 4.00 points
Points Scored 2.15 point(s)
The following is reviewed:
Certification as a building official
Pts Poss.
Scored
0.60 point
0 point
Licensed Architect or Engineer
Pts Poss.
Scored
0.60 point
0 point
High School diploma
Pts Poss.
Scored
0.10 point
0.10 point
College degree
Pts Poss.
Scored
0.50 point
0.25 point
Masters degree
Pts Poss.
Scored
0.40 point
0 point
Construction related experience
Pts Poss.
Scored
None
0.00 point
less than 2 years
0.10 point
or two to five years
0.20 point
or more than five years
0.60 point
0.60 point
Code enforcement experience
Pts Poss.
Scored
None
0.00 point
less than 2 years
0.10 point
or two to five years
0.20 point
or more than five years
0.60 point
0.60 point
Building official experience
Pts Poss.
Scored
less than 2 years
0.10 point
or two to five years
0.20 point
or more than five years
0.60 point
0.60 point
30. SELECTION PROCEDURES FOR BUILDING OFFICIAL
Maximum Points Possible 0.50 point
Points Scored 0 point
Selection through examination
Selection through peer review
Pts Poss. Scored
0.25 point 0 point
0.25 point 0 point
35. DESIGN PROFESSIONALS
Maximum Points Possible 2.00 points
Points Scored 0 point(s)
The credit for design professionals is as follows:
If supervisory plan review staff are graduate or registered architects or engineers
Pts Poss.
Scored
1.00 points
0 point
If non - supervisory plan review staff are graduate or registered architects or engineers
Pts Poss.
Scored
0.50 points
0 point
If supervisory field inspection staff are graduate or registered architects or engineers
Pts Poss.
Scored
0.50 point
0 point
40. ZONING PROVISIONS
Maximum Points Possible 1.00 point
Points Scored 1.00 point
Where possible, special (through ordinance or code amendment) zoning provisions that address mitigation measures
for buildings subject to local natural hazards.
45. CONTRACTOR/BUILDER LICENSING AND BONDING
Maximum Points Possible 1.00 point
Points Scored 0.34 point
Contractors/builders licensed and bonded to work in the jurisdiction being graded. The licensure dependence upon
examination and experience
Licensing requirement for contractors and builders
Pts Poss.
Scored
0.10 point
0.09 point
Licensing by examination
Pts Poss.
Scored
0.50 point
0.09 point
Licensing by experience
Pts Poss.
Scored
0.30 point
0.06 point
Bonding requirements for contractors
Pts Poss.
Scored
0.10 point 0.10 point
55. PUBLIC AWARENESS PROGRAMS
Maximum Points Possible 2.50 points
Points Scored 2.50 point(s)
The amount of expenditures for public awareness programs equaling a minimum of 0.5% of the annual operating
budget for all building department related activities
Pts Poss. Scored
1.25 point 1.25 point
The amount of hours spent by code enforcers on public awareness programs, equaling a minimum of 3 hours per
code enforcement employee per year
Pts Poss. Scored
1.25 point 1.25 point
60. PARTICIPATION IN CODE DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES
Maximum Points Possible 0.50 points
Points Scored 0.50 point(s)
The building department involvement in code development activities and associations with groups or organizations
that assemble building enforcement personnel for the purpose of education and advancement of effective building
codes.
Participation in Code change Activities
Pts Poss. Scored
0.25 point 0.25 point
Participation in Code association/chapter meetings
Pts Poss. Scored
0.25 point 0.25 point
165. ADMINISTRATIVE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Maximum Points Possible 0.20 points
Points Scored 0.15 point(s)
The credit for 'Policies and Procedures" is as follows:
A policies and procedures guide for employees
Pts Poss.
Scored
0.10 point
0.10 point
The policies and procedures guide covers technical code requirements (such as approved products listings) that
would assist a designer or builder
Pts Poss.
Scored
0.05 point
0.05 point
Publicizing the policies and procedures guide as available to the public.
Pts Poss.
Scored
0.05 point
0 point
SECTION II
PLAN REVIEW
00. GENERAL
This section evaluates the plan review function to determine the following:
Staffing levels
Personnel experience
Performance evaluation schedules
Review capabilities, and level of review of construction documents for compliance with the adopted
building code for the jurisdiction being graded
05. EXISTING STAFFING
Maximum Points Possible 9.00 points
Points Scored 3.90 point(s)
Staffing levels sufficient to assure comprehensive reviews of construction documents for compliance with the
adopted building codes
** Maximum allowable points = p oints achieved in item 215 x item 205
points possible in item 215
10. EXPERIENCE OF PERSONNEL
Maximum Points Possible 1.50 points
Points Scored 0.24 point(s)
5 years or greater experience in plan review of plan review staff.
Z15. DETAIL OF PLAN REVIEW
Maximum Points Possible 11.50 points
Po ints Scored 10.50 point(s)
The credit for the comprehensiveness of plan review is as follows:
Comprehensive review of plans performed even if they were prepared and sealed by a registered design professional
certified in the appropriate field of work
Pts Poss. Scored
3.25 points 3.25 point(s)
Structural plan reviews conducted for all proposed building construction or building additions /modifications
including a review of engineering calculations
Pts Poss. Scored
3.25 points 3.25 point(s)
A means to evaluate, or reference evaluation service reports, for substitute products and/or materials for conformance
with the intent of the structural portions of the adopted building codes
Pts Poss. Scored
2.00 point 2.00 point
A detailed checklist used with each plan review to assure all pertinent building co(
Pts Poss.
1.50 points
The checklist becomes a part of the permanent record of the project address
Pts Poss.
0.50 point
Department maintains detailed records of review activity.
Pts Poss.
1.00 points
le issues have been considered
Scored
1.50 point(s)
Scored
0.50 point
Scored
0 point(s)
Z20. PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS FOR QUALITY ASSURANCE
Maximum Points Possible 1.00 point
Points Scored 0.50 point
Credit for quality assurance programs for plan reviewers is as tonows:
Annual employee performance evaluations
Pts Poss. Scored
0.50 point 0.50 point
"Follow -up" plan reviews by a different plan reviewer conducted semiannually
Pts Poss. Scored
0.50 point 0 point
SECTION III
FIELD INSPECTION
00. GENERAL
This section evaluates the field inspection function to determine the following:
Staffing levels
Personnel experience
Performance evaluation schedules
Review capabilities and level of review of building construction
305. EXISTING STAFFING
Maximum Points Possible 9.00 points
Points Scored 7.56 point(s)
Staffing levels sufficient to assure comprehensive reviews of building construction for compliance with the adopted
building codes
310. EXPERIENCE OF PERSONNEL
Maximum Points Possible 3.00 points
Points Scored 2.69 point(s)
5 years or greater experience in field inspection
2 years or greater of construction related experience
Pts Poss. Scored
1.50 points 1.19 point(s)
Pts Poss. Scored
1.50 points 1.50 point(s)
315. MANAGING INSPECTION AND RE- INSPECTION ACTIVITY
Maximum Points Possible 1.00 point
Points Scored 1.00 point
Detailed record keeping of inspection activity.
20. INSPECTION CHECKLIST
Maximum Points Possible 2.00 points
Points Scored 0 point(s)
A detailed checklist completed for each building construction project to assure that all pertinent building code issues
have been considered
Pts Poss. Scored
1.50 points 0 point(s)
The checklist becomes a part of the permanent record of the project address
Pts Poss. Scored
0.50 Roint U point
25. SPECIAL INSPECTIONS
Maximum Points Possible 1.00 points
Points Scored 0.80 point(s)
Where necessary to assure structural integrity, the building department requirement for special inspections for
specific structural elements conducted by professional inspectors who have been certified for such work
Pts Poss. Scored
0.70 point 0.70 point
The certification being obtained by a combination of:
Examination
Experience in the field of inspection they will be performing
Pts Poss. Scored
0.10 point 0 point
Pts Poss. Scored
0.10 point 0.10 point
An interview by the building official to assess qualifications
Pts Poss. Scored
0.10 point 0 point
30. INSPECTIONS FOR NATURAL HAZARD MITIGATION
Maximum Points Possible 1.50 points
Points Scored 1.50 point(s)
When there are construction mitigation measures defined in the adopted building code for the natural hazard(s)
peculiar to the area being graded, special inspections that focus on compliance with the provisions of the code
335. FINAL INSPECTIONS
Maximum Points Possible 2.50 points
Points Scored 2.50 point(s)
Final inspections performed on all buildings after the construction is completed and the building is ready for
occupancy
340. CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY
Maximum Points Possible 2.00 points
Points Scored 2.00 point(s)
Certificates of occupancy issued by the building department after the construction is completed and prior to the
building being occupied
345. PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS FOR QUALITY ASSURANCE
Maximum Points Possible 1.00 point
Points Scored 0.50 point
Credit for quality assurance programs for field inspectors is as follows:
Annual employee performance evaluations
Pts Poss. Scored
0.50 point 0.50 point
"Follow -up" field inspections by a different field inspector conducted semiannually
Pts Poss. Scored
0.50 point 0 point
Jurisdiction: Blair
Total points: 72.91
State: NE
Classification: 4
Commercial
Survey Date: 02/17/2005
FINAL SCORING
Section 1 39.22
Section 2 15.14
Section 3 18.55
Subtotal 72.91
Item 105 8.00
The final score is determined by a relationship between Item 105 and the balance of the scoring.
[{ (Section I + Section II + Section III) -
Item 1051 Points achieved in Item ] + Item
x
Points possible in Item 105 105
[ f (39.22 +15.14 +18.55) - 8.00 }x8.00/8.00)] +8.00 =72.91
Classification Point Spreads
Classification Point Spreads
1 93.00 - 100.00
6 48.00 - 55.99
2 85.00 - 92.99
7 41.00 - 47.99
3 77.00 - 84.99
8 25.00 - 40.99
4 65.00 - 76.99
9 10.00 - 24.99
5 56.00 - 64.99
10 0.01-9.99
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