b'Building & Codes EnforcementMission StatementProtect the lives and safety of the residence and visitors of Beaufort County, promoting and contributing to economic growthwithin our community; To eectively enforce all state mandated building codes and other development related local ordinancesto ensure the publics health and welfare from hazards arising from the construction and use of buildings and structures;Provide professional services to our customers that will encourage selection of Beaufort County as the preferred location tolive, work and invest while preserving the exceptional quality of life that exists in our community.Goals and Objectives-1.Create online secure portal for contractor services (Inspection scheduling; Online access to all active permit inspectionresults; Online tracking of the permit application process)2.Create online permit application portal for permit applications and payment3.Transition to internal Energov permit application approval/tracking system and eld inspection system.Department Description:The Building Codes Department (IAS Accredited) enforces all local and state wide mandated construction codes through theissuance of permits, plan reviews, and site inspections. The department exists to protect the publics safety, general welfareand property from hazards arising from the construction and use of buildings and structures; protect the environment andpreserve the natural beauty of the low country. In addition, the Building Codes Department assesses and collects allunincorporated county impact fees and administers the countys participation in the National Flood Insurance/CRS Programs.The Building Codes Department has 18 full time positions: Director; Deputy Director; Commercial Plans Examiner; ResidentialPlans Examiner; Commercial Combination Inspectors (2); Residential Combination Inspectors (4); Floodplain Coordinator;Senior Code Enforcement Ocer; Code Enforcement Ocers (3); Administrative Specialist; and Administrative Technicians(2).Performance measures: (Calendar Year 2022)Total Permit Sales: 4,501Total Permit Revenue: $1.789,674Total Plan Reviews: 1,1121Total Site Inspections: 14,664Budget highlights and special notes:The Building Codes Department budget proposal includes funding for line items that facilitate the success of our mission.Budget expenditures for the Building Codes Department include personnel, transportation, technology, communication, andadministrative costs, all of which are essential to the performance of our mandates duties.Expenditures Summary$1,524,622 $99,850(7.01% vs. prior year)Beaufort County, SC | Budget Book 2024 Page 184'