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Risk Matrix
Code Enforcement
Building Code Compliance

"A" = Actual Control "P" = Proposed Control

                CONTROLS                                    
THREATS C4-1 Procedure for building code referral re: building alterations C4-2 Building code inspectors receive copies of compliance orders and case files. C4-3 CE Supervisor and staff are reviewing cases and excluding non-building related cases C4-4 Same inspector handles the case from beginning to end. C4-5 Compliance orders sent to responsible party establishing key milestone dates for corrective action C4-6 After compliance orders sent, cases are referred to BCC section. C4-7 CE inspectors track compliance dates and verify compliance with BCC section C4-8 If non-compliance, CE inspectors refers the case to the Appeals Hearing Board. C4-9 All new BCC cases are assigned to 2 inspectors and 1 inspectors works on backlog. C4-10 CE maintains data on new cases, open cases, closed cases, and size of backlog. C4-11 Property owners have the opportunity to provide proof of valid permits. C4-12 Building Division Supervisors provide technical oversight C4-13 Building inspectors set their own schedules and priorities for working on cases. C4-14 Building inspectors made aware of Department gift policy and financial disclosure form C4-15 CE inspectors sign off on cases and complete final inspections C4-16 CE inspector pro-actively investigates unpermitted commercial construction activity. C4-17 CE inspector sets own inspection schedule and priority for areas of inspection. C4-18 CE investigates complaints received on residential construction activity. C4-19 Municipal Code requires vacant homes to be monitored quarterly C4-20 CE inspector maintains list of vacant homes that are to be monitored quarterly. C4-21 CE inspector investigates complaints received on vacant buildings. C4-23 Procedure on assessing vacant building fee. C4-24 Calculated annually and included and included in Fees and Charges Report. C4-25 CE inspector monitors vacant homes and maintains active caseload. C4-26 Specific procedures for assessing collecting, and setting appropriate fee rates. C4-27 Supervisor oversight and review of cases at completion.
T4-1 Building staff and General Code staff do not coordinate their work. A A       A A                                      
T4-2 Backlogged cases are not valid.     A                                              
T4-3 Building code inspections are not performed consistently.       A                                            
T4-4 Corrective action is not obtained in a timely manner.         A A A A                                    
T4-5 Workload is not evenly distributed among building inspectors.                 A                                  
T4-6 There are inadequate resources to meet workload.                   A                                
T4-7 Faulty permit research can result in unnecessary work being done.                     A                              
T4-8 Building staff oversight is insufficient.                       A A                          
T4-9 Building staff accept bribes for permit approval.                           A A                      
T4-10 Unpermitteded commercial structures or construction are not identified.                               A A                  
T4-11 Unpermitted residential structures or construction are not identified.                                   A                
T4-12 Vacant buildings are not identified or monitored required.                                     A A A          
T4-13 Owners of vacant building are not assessed fees as required.                                           A        
T4-14 Fees for vacant buildings are assessed, but not collected                                           A        
T4-15 Vacant building fees are not cost-recovery.                                             A      
T4-16 Vacant Building program does not justify staffing level.                                               A    
T4-17 Permit fees and building fees for illegal structures are not assessed, collection, and/or cost-recovery.                                                

A

 
T4-18 Building Code inspectors provide extraordinary service to owners to illegal structures.                                                  

A

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