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will conduct inspections, coordinate mechanical inspections, monitor posting of inspection
results, track progress of required revisions and assist in coordinating the final inspection
process. Fee
6. Permit Booklet – In an effort to maintain more accurate records of inspection results, the
department has designed a new permit booklet. This booklet allows for multiple approvals,
notes and associated information. This will also provide the inspector with notes from the
previous inspections thus eliminating the confusion that can occur in larger projects. No Fee
7. Site Visits – The supervisors/managers of the Building Department will make periodic site
inspections each week during the project. These managers will conduct quality control of
inspections, answer questions relating to codes and ordinances, provided required information
and work to resolve procedural and policy conflicts. No fee.
8. Temporary Certificate of Occupancy – Pending approvals from involved agencies, a temporary
certificate of occupancy may be issued for the purposes of assembly and installation of fixtures
(shelving), stocking, furniture delivery and setup, network set-up, communication systems,
decorating, etc. Temporary certificates of occupancy are valid for 30 days and may be renewed
as needed. Fee
9. Pre-Construction Meetings – The Building Department recommends pre-construction meetings
for large scale construction projects. This meeting is intended to be between building
department personnel, representing administration, permitting, plan review, inspection staff
and contractor representatives.
10. Personnel Communications – The Building Department has a posted phone/email
communication list for all employees, including supervisors and managers. Employees have
been asked to respond expediently to all inquiries and request. No Fee
11. Pre-Certificate of Occupancy Meetings – The Building Department will attempt to assemble all
contractors, developers, subcontractors, involved departments, agencies and individuals to
meet and detail the process and conditions required for the final inspections and the issuance of
the Certificate of Occupancy. No fee.
12. After Hours – Plan Review and Inspections - Contractors/Developers have the ability to obtain
emergency plan reviews and inspections after regular daily working hours and on weekends.
Work is billed on a per hour basis with a minimum charge of two hours. Fee
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