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Building Services
Mission Statement
To provide efficient, responsive services that enhance the quality of life, meet common needs, and promote a safe and healthy community.
Objectives
- Review of construction plans prior to permit issuance to ensure structures are designed in accordance with applicable codes.
- Conduct field inspections of permitted structures to ensure compliance with applicable building codes and Land Development Code.
- Provide staff support to the Contractor Competency Board, Board of Electrical Examiners and Inspections Fund Advisory Board.
- Review products, methods and materials for use in construction.
- Investigate complaints of unpermitted work, unlicensed contracting and contractor complaints.
Goals
During Fiscal Year 2021-22, the Building Inspections Department will continue to comply with Section 468.604, Florida Statutes, Responsibilities of Building Code Administrators, Plans Examiners, Inspectors, as well as all other applicable Florida Statutes, Codes, Rules, Regulations, Laws and Ordinances.
Performance Measures
Benchmarking
Significant Changes for Fiscal Year 2021 / 2022
During FY 2021-22, the Building Services Department will continue the process of implementing a fully automated plans review system capable of receiving, reviewing, and permitting projects solely on electronically provided construction drawings. The Building Services Department is in the process of developing an online course to encourage contractors to utilize the online features.
In addition, the Building Services Department will continue to provide a Community Outreach program geared toward the “do-it-yourselfers”. This program includes How-To Workshops, tutorials, videos, and more.
Statutory Responsibilities
101 Life Safety Code – F.S. Chapter 633.025; Florida Mechanical Code; Florida Plumbing Code & F.S. Chapter 553.01 – 553.14; National Electrical Code & F.S. Chapter 553.15 – 553.23, Florida Gas Code, Florida Building Code & F. S. Chapter 553.75, Florida Energy Code – F.S. Chapter 553.900 – 553.975; Florida Americans With Disabilities Act – F.S. Chapter 553.45 – 553.495; Contractor Licensing; Swimming Pool Code, Florida/County Mobile Homes Installation; F. S. Administrative Rule, Chapter 15C-1.10, Floodplain Management; Florida Fire Code, F.S. Chapter 633.025; Florida Construction Lien Laws – F.S. Chapter 713.135; Funding of the Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board, F.S. Chapter 468.631; Funding of the Florida Building Commission, F.S. Chapter 553.721; Mandatory Building Inspector Certification, F.S. Chapter 468.601 & 468.633; Carbon Monoxide Detection by Occupancy, F. S. Chapter 509.211
Advisory Board
Inspection Fund Advisory Board (IFAB)
Escambia County Contractor Competency Board
Escambia County Board of Electrical Examiners