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Building Department |
Building Code Forms |
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Bobby J. Ward, Chief Building Official Building Safety Department ISSUE CONTRACTORS LICENSE Investigate for license requirements Track liability insurance and compensation insurance due dates Keep updates on new methods and materials allowed in construction, and code changes Collect all appropriate fees Investigate any complaints on licensed contractors ISSUE PERMITS Make sure all tap fees are paid Insure compliance with all Zoning requirements Do plan reviews Collect all appropriate fees INSPECTIONS Thoroughly inspect all phases of jobs for compliance to the different code disciplines Issue stop work orders on jobs which do not comply with the applicable codes or have no permit Educate the general public and contractors about the different codes Codes Department CITIZEN CONCERNS Take action on all concerns expressed to the department regarding alleged violations of City codes dealing with weeds, junk, junk vehicles, trash, debris, and other codes adopted by the City of Lamar INSPECTIONS To make contact with the general public and educate them as to the regulations in the code VIOLATIONS To issue verbal, written, or certified notices on any violations found Do reinspections to check for compliance To work with the police department and serve offenders if there is no other way to attain compliance To represent the City in court if necessary OTHER DUTIES To serve as first contact for development in the city To serve as planning and zoning administrator (Hold public hearings on zoning changes) To serve as representative of the city on the appeals and adjustments board for zoning (Hold public meetings on application of appeal) To serve as representative of the city on the variance board for building codes and the other code disciplines To work with other city departments in writing specifications for buildings projects for the city (i.e. The Yellow Field The Bath house at the pool) To issue flood plain permits and administer the N.F.I.P. program To represent the City of Lamar as the officer for the Americans with Disabilities Act for physical barriers To do structural evaluation after a fire or other type of damage. Review new codes for adoption by the city. Inspect buildings on requests by owners or tenants on possible substandard buildings and condemn for demolition or repair as needed. Work with local departments (i.e. Adult Protection and Health Department) to do inspections requested by them. |
Application for a Building permit | Form | |
| Contractor License Application | Form | ||
| Application for a Plumbing permit | Form | ||
| Application for a Mechanical permit | Form | ||
| Appeal to the Board of Adjustment | Form | ||
| Petition to Vacate Street / Easement | Form | ||
| Replat of Land | Form | ||
| Subdivision of Land | Form | ||
| Change of Zoning | Form | ||
| Asbestos Inspection Form | Form | ||
| Asbestos Rebate Form | Form | ||
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| -For a list of the codes that the City of Lamar has adopted, click here | |||
| -Click here to link to the site that HUD launched for advice on energy savings. | |||
| -Click here for the list of 2010 Contractors licenses. | |||