Building Barometer - July 19, 2016
Vertical Codes Committee Meeting - July 11
County staff reported that the inspection rollover percentage was 28 for building, 2 for electrical, 1 for plumbing and gas and 1 for mechanical. Mike Rimoldi is working with staff to be proactive in
reassigning Building Inspectors to the busiest areas in an effort to address the 28% rollover rate. Residential permit turnaround times are 17 working days at the South County office, 24 working days at County Center and 35 working days for commercial permits at County Center. There were 458 single family permit applications received in June. In addition, there were 542 residential building
permits issued, 81%, or 439, which were single family. Permitting, plan review and inspection staffs are working overtime, many 7 days a week.
Adam Gormly and Mike are considering hosting a series of sessions with the various construction trades to discuss inspector assignments/rollover percentage improvements, red tag trends, new code issues, builder inspection scheduling and other issues as identified. These sessions will be very helpful for all parties, and it is hopeful that participation will be widespread.
Current vacant staff positions include 1 electrical Inspector, 1 Permit Clerk and 5 Building Inspectors, 2 of which are limited duration. There were 4 previous applicants for the limited duration positions which were unlicensed and unqualified at the minimum level, and 2 building inspectors that recently resigned.
The Building Fund balance was $2,617,809 at the end of May, and $2,255,393 at the end of April.
Mike discussed the increasing problem of incorrect installation of irrigation systems. Currently, these installations are being monitored by the County’s Extension Services Office. There is currently no inspection required for these installations, and we certainly do not want the County placed in a position of having to provide enforcement. Builders need to be aware of this growing issue.
Tom Legler, Chief Plumbing/Gas Inspector, discussed a new procedure that will combine the tub set and 2nd plumbing rough-in inspections into a single inspection. Mike and Tom will determine shortly when this new procedure will be effective.
Obviously, the percentages and time frames listed above are of great concern to our building industry. TBBA leadership is actively involved, as are general members, in working with County representatives to reverse these trends through whatever means possible. We welcome any and all participation in these endeavors.
Please contact Dave Ford at davef@hamiltonengineering.us to have new items added to the agenda, or to be addressed prior to the next meeting.
Staff Contact: Jennifer
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Lunch & Learn - August 4th
Many boomers will decide to move or remodel existing homes to be more energy efficient, livable and marketable. Hear current trends, data and research from AARP and learn more on the housing needs of the 50+ home buyer.
Thursday, August 4 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Location: Ferman Chevrolet, 9751 E Adamo Dr, Tampa
Presenter: Laura Cantwell, Associate State Director, AARP
FREE for RC members code: RCMEMBER |$10 for TBBA
members, lunch provided.
Staff Contact: Lauren
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The 2017 Parade of Homes planning is underway!
The tentative 2017 Parade of Homes dates are March 11 - 26. With judging taking place on March 10. We heard your feedback and have extended the parade to include 3 full weekends again.
The Request for Proposals was sent for the 2017 Showcase Home Builder. Full RFP
Committee meetings will begin in the fall, please email Amy if you are interested in participating.
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