The duties and responsibilities of the
building department in compliance with state statute
160a-412 are to enforce building codes and state and
local laws relating to:
- The construction of buildings and other structures.
- The installation of plumbing systems, electrical
- Systems, heating systems, refrigeration systems, and
air-conditioning systems.
- The maintenance of buildings and other structures
in a safe and healthful condition.
- Other matters that may be specified by the town council.
These duties include the receipt of applications for
permits, plan review, issuance or denial of permits,
the making of any necessary inspections, the issuance
of orders to correct violations, the bringing of judicial
actions against actual or threatened violations, the
keeping of adequate records, and any other actions that
may be required in order to adequately enforce those
laws.
A large part of the processes is permitting. Permitting
involves the taking of the application, review of blueprints
and specifications submitted, checking of licensure
of all contractors involved, pricing of permits, and
issuance of the necessary forms to complete the transaction.
Records are kept of all permits issued and all inspections
performed are recorded on those records. Upon completion
of the construction and inspection processes, a certificate
of occupancy is issued by the building department and
the file is stored according to state regulations.
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