Department of Building Inspection Organization
Director ’ s Office
The Director ’ s Office provides departmental leadership , sets policies , and supports all programs within the Department in order to implement established goals , objectives and mandates , and takes actions that ensure the safeguarding of life and property within the City . It consists of the following :
• Communications
• Disaster Coordination Unit
• Legislative & Public Affairs
Inspection Services
Inspection Services ( IS ) inspects buildings for compliance with code requirements , scope of work in accordance with approved plans and permits , and responds to complaints on residential and commercial buildings . IS protects public safety by enforcing municipal and State regulations and codes relative to construction , alteration , and installation of electrical and plumbing equipment and systems . IS inspects buildings for code compliance in residential housing under building permits , or as a result of complaints , and also inspects apartments and hotels . IS addresses complaints and conducts inspections associated with interior / exterior lead-based paint disturbance / removal . IS is also responsible for abatement of code violation cases referred from the building , electrical , and plumbing inspection divisions . It consists of the following :
Tom C . Hui , S . E ., C . B . O , Director
Ron Tom Assistant Director
• Building Inspection Division
• Electrical Inspection Division
• Plumbing Inspection Division
• Housing Inspection Services
• Code Enforcement
Daniel Lowrey Deputy Director of Inspection Services
Taras Madison Deputy Director of
Administrative Services
Edward Sweeney Deputy Director of
Permit Services