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Program Description
Please provide a brief description of the program, i.e., Commercial Plan Review; Residential Inspection; How-To
Guides; etc.
The building department has developed both a pre-build and pre-C/O meeting for large
commercial projects. The pre-build meeting is a “get acquainted” meeting to establish the
protocols for inspections and the processing requirements for revisions. Representatives from
all divisions are represented at this meeting. Pre-Certificate of Occupancy Meetings provide an
opportunity for department staff to meet with project leaders and the owner to outline the
details required for the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy, which is the most important
document in the whole process.
Costs / Benefit
Please provide a paragraph or two elaborating on the program, its estimated costs in human or financial resources,
and the program benefits. Benefits may include public safety, cost-recovery, legal protection, etc.
These meetings have resulted in more effective communication between the contractor and
the building department. The pre-C/0 meeting helps to coordinate the requirements of
completing the project. The pre-c/o meeting helps the contractor and owner/tenant guarantee
the completion date and expedite the timeline for occupancy.
The implementation of pre-building meetings provides a huge savings to the contractor,
developer, owner, and to the department. Having all parties in to discuss a project provides a
clear understanding to all on what is required so no one is blindsided or unaware of
requirements.
The cost associated with “Building Department Pre-build Meetings” consisted primarily of staff
time to attend the meetings.
Attachments
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