4.6. SR 02-20-2001 - Laserfiche WebLink

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BUILDING CODE EFFECTIVENESS GRADING SCHEDULE INTRODUCTION The purpose of the Building Code Effectiveness Grading Schedule is to review the available public building code enforcement agencies and to develop a Building Code Effectiveness Classification for insurance underwriting information and rating purposes. The Schedule measures the resources and support available for building code enforcement. It also evaluates how those resources apply to the mitigation of the natural hazards common to the specific jurisdiction. These measurements are then developed into a Building Code Effectiveness Classification number on a relative scale from 1 to 10, with 10 representing less than the minimum recognized protection. The Schedule is an insurance underwriting information and rating tool. It is not intended to analyze all aspects of a comprehensive building code enforcement program. It is not for purposes of determining compliance with any state or local law or regulation, nor is it for making property/casualty loss prevention or life safety recommendations. It should not be used for purposes other than insurance underwriting information and rating. The Building Code Effectiveness Classifications developed through the use of this Schedule are only one of several elements used to develop insurance rates for individual properties. Other features specifically relating to individual properties such as construction, occupancy, and exposures have similar importance in the development of these rates. The Schedule is divided into 3 sections: Administration of Codes: This section evaluates the administrative support available in the jurisdiction for code enforcement. It looks for adopted building codes and modifications of those codes through ordinance, code enforcers qualifications, experience and education, zoning provisions, contractor/builder licensing requirements, public awareness programs, the building department's participation in code development activities and the administrative policies and procedures. Plan Review: This section assesses the plan review function to determine the staffing levels, personnel experience, performance evaluation schedules, review capabilities, and level of review of construction documents for compliance with the adopted building code for the jurisdiction being graded. Field Inspection: This section evaluates the field inspection function to determine the staffing levels, personnel experience, performance evaluation schedules, review capabilities, and level of review of building construction for compliance with the adopted building code for the jurisdiction being graded. The attached "Classification Details" identify the subject matter, maximum points achievable and the points obtained in the review of your community. This information is provided to you without recommendation and is for your use in understanding the details of the measurement of your building code enforcement activities in relationship to the Building Code Effectiveness Grading Schedule.