Under general supervision, to review residential and light commercial building plans for compliance with the California Building Codes, County ordinances and administrative orders; advises permit applicants concerning design and construction; and to do other work as required.
Building Plans Checker is the journey level class responsible for checking residential and light commercial construction plans and specifications for compliance with all applicable codes and regulations. This class is distinguished from the next higher class of Senior Building Plans Checker in that the latter reviews structures requiring complex engineering calculations to determine code compliance. This class is distinguished from the Building Inspector class series in that the latter performs field inspections for buildings and structures during construction, alteration or repair.
Reviews building plans for completeness and for compliance to the California Building Codes and Standards, the State Health and Safety Code and administrative orders; assists applicants whose plans do not conform with requirements by recommending changes and modifications to bring the plans up to code requirements; meets with field inspectors to maintain consistent application of code provisions; updates and maintains technical energy manuals; provides technical support to other County departments for building and energy projects concerning codes; advises the public on general code requirements; attends meetings and conferences to keep abreast of new developments in construction technology, code changes, energy design and building materials; attend training as required; prepares reports and maintains records and files; inputs accesses and analyses data using a computer terminal.
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
Knowledge:
Working Knowledge of:
Some Knowledge:
Ability to:
Training and experience:
Special Requirements:
Possess and maintain a valid International Code Council (ICC) certification as a Building Plans Examiner, pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Section 18949.28, within 12 months of employment.
Post employment:
Must complete a minimum of 45 hours of related continuing education in every three year period.
EEOC Job Category: 03
Occupational Grouping: 76
Worker’s Compensation Code: 53