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Building department asks for two plan‑review positions as inspection workload rises
Summary
The building department reported a heavy inspection workload related to large Yale and private projects, said it performed nearly 6,000 inspections to date and requested two additional technical plan‑review positions to handle incoming permits and fast‑track projects.
The Building Department told aldermen it needs two additional plan review/assistant positions to handle an increased volume of permits tied to major projects, including multi‑year Yale and private construction work, and said the department has performed about 5,974 inspections so far in the fiscal year.
Why it matters: building inspections and timely plan review affect construction schedules, public safety and project compliance. Inspectors also coordinate with fire marshal, health and…
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