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DBI reports new payment policy, high‑value projects and positive inspection response times
Summary
DBI Director Patrick O'Riordan announced a policy allowing anyone to pay for permits, introduced a new legislative affairs manager, listed several high‑value projects, and staff reported high inspection volumes and favorable response-time metrics for May 2024.
Patrick O'Riordan, director of the Department of Building Inspection, told commissioners June 12 that DBI updated policy to allow any member of the public to pay for a permit even if they are not officially associated with the project, while permits may still be issued only to property owners, licensed California contractors or authorized representatives. “Though an infrequent issue, this change removes an obstacle for some applicants and will save them some time and frustration,” O'Riordan said.
O'Riordan introduced DBI’s new legislative affairs manager, Tate Hanna, who…
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