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BUILDING SAFETY DEPARTMENT

MISSION STATEMENT:

The mission of the Building Safety Department is to ensure the safe and lawful use of buildings and
properties by enforcing building and construction codes; to facilitate compliant development with
integrity, efficiency and professionalism.

Department at a Glance

The Building Safety Department is responsible for executing the enforcement of adopted City building
codes in an effort to promote and ensure safe, habitable structures are being constructed. The Building
Safety Department includes the Chief Building Official, two plans examiners, one building permit
coordinator, one permit clerk and three building inspectors. The Building Safety budget decreased 3.90%
due to one position moved to the Building Maintenance Department.

Key Goals and Objectives

Goal 1
Review plans and issue permits in compliance with City and State regulations.

Objectives:
• Continue to review plans using a transparent process with standards applied uniformly.
• Continue to review plans efficiently and timely while coordinating with other City Departments.
• Continue to issue permits in a timely manner.

Goal 2
Perform detailed inspections ensuring life safety.

Objectives:
• Continue to ensure quality and timely inspections.
• Inspect projects at various stages as required by the Building Codes.
• Conduct Certificate of Occupancy inspections ensuring code compliance.

Goal 3
Utilize efficient and effective administrative practices.

Objectives:
• Ensure timely response to records and information requests.
• Provide cross training and continuing education to develop and maintain employees' knowledge
and skills.
• Keep accurate records relating to construction projects.

Performance Objectives
• Review plans and issue permits in compliance with City and State regulations.
• Perform detailed inspections ensuring life safety.
• Utilize efficient and effective administrative practices.

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