Building Barometer - August 16, 2016
Going Vertical - Codes Committee Update
At the August 1st Vertical Codes Committee meeting, County staff reported that the
inspection rollover percentage was 30 for building, 1 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 30%
rollover rate. Residential permit turnaround times are 25 working days at the South
County office, 23 working days at County Center and 39 working days for
commercial permits at County Center.
The priority topic of discussion was the unacceptable levels of service being
experienced in both inspections and plan review. Lucia Garsys, Assistant County
Administrator, is aware of our concerns and is being proactive in taking steps to
dramatically improve the levels of service within the next 30 days. These steps
include an immediate reduction in permit fees for applicants utilizing private
providers for plan review and inspections, and a budget request for an additional 4
inspector and 5 plan review positions. These positions would be in addition to the
current 6 inspector and 1 permit clerk vacant positions.
Ms. Garsys also stated that due to the difficulty in finding qualified and licensed
inspectors and plan reviewers, the County will be working with Hillsborough
Community College in developing a training/degree program in these areas.
The Building Fund balance was $3,037,111 at the end of June, and $2,617,809 at
the end of May. June’s permit volume and revenue increased 7% over the month of
May.
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.
This new procedure will be effective September 1st.
Obviously, the percentages and time frames listed above are of great concern to our
building industry. TBBA leadership is actively involved, as are Ms. Garsys and
other County representatives, in reversing 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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The TBBA Inshore fishing tournament presented by ODC and Heritage Drywall will be held on Sept. 16 with the shotgun start at the Magnuson Hotel in St. Petersburg, FL. A BBQ dockside party will follow the tournament with live music and exciting raffles.
Personal Boat - $600 (Includes 4 Angler Registrations)
Guided Boat - $1200 (Includes Boat, Guide, and 4 Angler Registrations)
Staff Contact: Amy
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Join us for Stew Gibbon's final President's Reception and to hear who the nominating committee has selected for the next set of TBBA leaders. No registration required.
August 24th, 2016
5:30 PM
The Tampa Club
Staff Contact: Lauren
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