WHERE CAN I GET ASSISTANCE?

The Building Inspection Division staff are available for office consultation, by appointment, during regular business hours. Although staff may not make any recommendations regarding design or economic feasibility, they are able and willing to answer specific questions about code provisions. After final plan review, one set of drawings with staff comments will be returned to you. Depending on the types of reviews involved, the time required for such reviews is usually seven to ten working days.

Inspectors are available, by appointment for questions, consultations, etc. You can usually reach them in their office 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday by calling the Building Inspection Division at 859-5184.

The Division encourages the use of consultations and preliminary plan reviews during the planning and design stages of a project. In this way, you, as owner, contractor, or design professional, can incorporate the various code requirements in the initial stages, often saving work, time, and money.

Special inspections are available upon request, which may involve a fee.