The Building Department is charged with ensuring that new buildings and structures are built consistent with state and federal building codes.  The Department’s primary functions are outlined below:

• Provide building code information to residents and property owners.

• Accept permit applications, fees and track applications through the review and  inspection process.

• Review permit applications for compliance with building codes.

• Inspect building projects for compliance with approved plans and building  code.

• Work with property owners to resolve building code violations.

Departmental Goals for 2003

1. Continue to improve communication with citizens about building services and codes.  Make review and inspection processes fair, streamlined and citizen-friendly.
2. Continue to work with other departments to ensure compliance with all City codes and standards. 

Budget

The majority of funding for this department comes from application and inspection fees.  The balance is made up by a small transfer from the General Fund.  This transfer represents about 20% of the Building Dept. budget.  State law requires that building permit revenues be dedicated to building inspection programs.  Revenue must not subsidize other City activities.
 

Building Department Services

Below is a description of services as outlined in the Building Department organizational chart.

Building Code Information:
Department staff provides information about building code and permit requirements to residents and property owners.  A permit specialist and/or building official is  available every day at the Johnson Creek facility to answer questions about code requirements.  Handouts describing services and programs are available at the Johnson Creek facility.

Permit Processing and Tracking:
Staff accepts permit applications, fees and tracks applications through the permitting and inspection process.  This involves coordination with of a whole team of staff from the Planning, Engineering and Fire Departments.

Permit and Plan Review:
The plans examiner reviews all permit applications and plans for compliance with building code.

Inspection Services:
Building inspectors visit the building sites to ensure that the projects are constructed according to the approved plans and building code.

Code Compliance:
Building inspectors work with property owners to resolve building code violations.

Last updated: 10/02/2008

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