The duty of the Building Division is to review construction plans and documents for code compliance, issue permits for said projects (building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, gas, etc.) and make inspections on permitted projects to ensure code compliance.
The Building Division also permits fences, roofs, re-roofs, siding, window replacement, irrigation systems, alarm systems, etc. The inspectors spend two and half hours a day minimum in the office for the purpose of:
- Consulting with contractors as well as homeowners to answer questions
- Research and resolve code issues
- File reports on inspection results
- Answer phones