Course Description
A two-day course detailing the basic functions and typical procedures of a building department; types of regulations, including zoning, planning, building codes, and local ordinances are presented.
This class will assist in developing skills needed to process citizen requests, plan submittals, and over-the-counter permits. Whether you are experienced technical staff, a new inspector, or non-technical support staff, the Understanding Building Department Basics© course is essential for efficient operation of your department. The person who has first contact with the public and initiates the municipal permit process is critical to project’s success. In assisting a citizen, contractor, developer, or architect, it is important that the building department staff understand the many functions of the building department.
Learning Objectives
1. Discuss and examine the role of the person who has the first contact with the public, whether it be experienced technical staff, a new inspector, or non-technical support staff.
2. Review and define the projects and responsibilities of the building department staff.
3. Create and interpret an outline of the basic functions of the building dept., typical procedures, and knowledge to process citizen requests, plan submittals and over-the –counter permits.
Instructors
Building and Fire Code Academy
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Course Schedule
8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Instruction time
Credit hours
12 CEU's
*We no longer accept paper registrations or invoicing for this class. Online registrations only. Credit Cards and PayPal are accepted as payment.
Attendance & Cancellation Policy for Virtual Class
To receive full CEU's for this class, Attendance & Participation in the Live Zoom's are required.
*If there are any Attendance Issues, please e-mail Christy Saliaris at csaliaris@pml.org
Cancellations must be received in writing by sending an email to cancellations@paconstructioncodesacademy.org . Refunds will be determined by the date of the fax or email. A cancellation received less than 10 business days of the session you are registered for, is subject to a $50 administrative fee and any PayPal transactional fees. Those who cancel within 2 business days of the session date or do not attend, forfeit the full registration fee and if unpaid, will be invoiced. Credit toward future PCCA courses may be accepted upon approval from the PCCA administrator; substitutions may be accepted.