Task 1 – Building Plan Check Services The ideal firm(s) will provide highly qualified plan check professionals to provide accurate and timely plan check services with sufficient staffing to meet the City's needs. The staff should have previous experience working for cities, be customer-service oriented, and perform the following: • Plan checks shall be performed for structural, architectural, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, accessibility, onsite grading, energy and green building compliance. Plan review for buildings and structures submitted to the City by individuals, developers or other applicable government agencies, including the City of Lancaster, will be checked according to the latest edition of the California Building Codes (building codes), City of Lancaster amendments, other applicable codes, as well as the project conditions of approval. • Review and approve building/structural revisions to plans as required during construction. • All changes/corrections must be clearly and accurately identified, documented, and addressed prior to approval.; Task 2 – Building Inspection Services The ideal firm(s) will provide ICC-certified building inspectors who are qualified and able to perform on-site inspection services to ensure compliance with approved plans and project conditions of approval and are qualified to enforce all provisions of the California Building Code and provide assistance to City staff, including but not limited to the following: 12 • Ability to review construction plans and specifications; perform field inspections of building construction, plumbing, mechanical and electrical installations in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings to ensure compliance with local, state and federal building codes and regulations. • Coordinate the inspection of commercial and residential construction, alteration, and demolition in accordance with all applicable building codes, project conditions of approval, etc., Monday through Friday. • Provide technical information, including interpretation of building plans and specifications and interpretation of code requirements relative to building construction to contractors, property owners, and the public at the public counter and on the telephone; advise contractors, architects and the public; coordinate construction progress with other City departments or division and external agencies; Task 3 – Permit Technician Services Upon request of the City: • Calculate fees and issue building, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, sewer, demolition, as well as permits combining the aforementioned. • Use permitting and plan check software to issue and route plans. • Assist the public on the phone and in person regarding questions or processing permits and questions on local, state and federal regulations, planning and engineering codes, ordinances, documents, standards and guidelines.
