Building departments and the hardworking professionals working within them are the silent defenders of our communities. By overseeing the permitting, inspection and occupancy authorization processes for new construction, renovations and repairs, your local building department plays a vital role in ensuring that projects are built to applicable building safety codes and standards.
Building codes and standards are consistently being improved by the International Code Council to reflect new knowledge, advanced technologies and evolving human behavior. Buildings are increasing in complexity, and because of this, it is important to understand and utilize available resources to ensure your construction or renovation project will be safe, sustainable and resilient.