Pasco County Building and Construction Services earns IAS accreditation; commissioners commend staff
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Summary
The Board of County Commissioners passed a resolution recognizing Pasco County Building and Construction Services for receiving International Accreditation Service accreditation, with officials saying the designation signals improved processes and potential insurance benefits for residents.
Pasco County commissioners unanimously approved a resolution recognizing the Building and Construction Services Department for achieving accreditation from the International Accreditation Service, a subsidiary of the International Code Council.
The resolution notes the department met rigorous criteria covering plan review, permitting, inspections, quality management and emergency response. Commissioner Ron Oakley praised staff work and longevity of efforts that led to accreditation: “You've gotten this far. You gotta continue...the citizens deserve it,” he said during remarks.
JP, who led the department through the accreditation effort, told the board accreditation provides an independent review that the county adheres to building codes and quality-management standards. He said that recognition could help reduce insurance premiums because underwriters use accreditation and compliance information in risk assessments. He also thanked staff members and named several staff leaders credited in the accreditation work.
The board adopted the resolution in regular session and publicly thanked the department for its hurricane‑recovery work and permitting support to citizens during recent storm events.
Why it matters: Accreditation formalizes the county department's processes for permitting and inspections and underscores efforts to improve customer service and life‑safety compliance. Commissioners said it also demonstrates readiness during storm recovery and can have downstream effects on insurance costs and development confidence.
