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City of Bedford
Program Summary
FY 2020-2021

Fund: General
Department: Development Division: Inspections

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The mission of the Inspections Division is to oversee plan review and permit issuance to ensure that proposed construction work meets
safety requirements of the Code; that the process is performed in the highest professional standards to fulfill the needs of the
community; and to provide exceptional personalized service by providing timely, efficient and thorough building inspections.

The Inspection Division provides permit and inspection services for citizens, property owners, businesses, contractors, and authorized
agents. Permit and inspection services are provided for applicants that intend to make improvements to or change the occupancy of a
building or structure.

FY 2019-2020 HIGHLIGHTS

∗ Received approximately $1,085,598 in permit and inspection fees FY 19-20.
∗ Issued 2,585 building and trade permits for FY 19-20.
∗ Performed 70 Multi-Family property maintenance inspections for FY 19-20.
∗ Performed 3,914 building inspections for FY 19-20.
∗ Performed 1,031 plan reviews for FY 19-20.
∗ Issued 84 Certificate of Occupancy permits for new businesses to the City.

FY 2020-2021 DIVISIONAL GOALS
(AS RELATED TO COUNCIL STRATEGIC FOCUS AREAS)

Revitalization
∗ Assist contractors and developers to encourage, promote and secure revitalization and new development.
Economic Vitality
∗ Provide quality and consistent inspections to be conducted for commercial, residential, and multi-family properties.

Transformation
∗ Improve and enhance existing inspection services to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of the community.

Organizational Excellence
∗ Provide safe building practices through plan review and inspection process.
Communicate & Engage with Citizens
∗ Assist in providing proper interpretation for building codes, policies, and procedures to contractors and the general public.

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