Building Department Administration

building_admin_photo.jpgWC3 is qualified to assist Building Departments with all aspects of department management, whether on site or at our office. These services typically include:

Building Official Services:

  • Develop and pass ordinances
  • Establish policies and procedures
  • Determine the Building Department's budget
  • Manage records
  • Represent the department at Planning Department development meetings
  • Supervise Building Department staff
  • Project coordination
  • Interface with the public

 

 

Building Plan Reviews:

  • Review plans for code compliance
    Code enforcement and interpretation
    Over the counter plan reviews
    Interface with the public
    Review plans for code compliance
  • Code enforcement and interpretation
  • Over the counter plan reviews
  • Interface with the public

Counter Services:

  • Calculate permit fees
  • Coordinate requirements and approvals between departments
  • Manage records, plans, and fees
  • Maintain computer permit tracking system
  • Interface with the public

Building Inspections:

  • Provide combination inspections
  • Issue correction and stop work notices
  • Maintain documentation per juristictions' established policies
  • Provide solutions to problems when appropriate
  • Interface with the public

Each of these disciplines requires an understanding of how to enforce building code requirements while maintaining a high level of customer service. This takes training in communication and an appreciation for the applicants' perspective.

It is WC3's years of experience that offer jurisdictions a knowledgeable, professional, and respectful approach to building code enforcement.