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Council hears high turnover in building inspections; plan-review certification cited as hiring hurdle
Summary
Building inspection and code enforcement leaders told the council the chief building inspector post has been vacant since November 2024 and plan‑review certification limits the candidate pool.
City department leaders told the Dover City Council that recruiting for building inspections and code enforcement has been difficult because of specialized certification requirements; managers have relied on outside consultants to maintain service levels while vacancies persist.
Why it matters: Building inspection and code enforcement are core municipal services affecting permitting, safety and development. Staffing shortages can delay plan reviews and ordinance…
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