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2005 ISO BCEGS CLASSIFICATION111 NORTH CANAL STREET SUITE 950 CHICAGO, IL 60606 -7270 TEL: (312) 930 -0070 (800) 444-4554 FAX: (312) 930 -0017 May 9, 2005 ECEIVE® x 3 2005 Honorable Jack Fawcett Community Development Mayor Town of Avon P.O. Box 975 Avon, CO, 81620 Re: Notification of Publication of BCEGS Classification Dear Mayor, ISO has completed our analysis of the building code adoption and/or enforcement program improvements the Town of Avon has made since the initial letter we sent 9/8/2004. As a result of those improvements, the Building Code Effectiveness Grading Schedule ( BCEGS) Classification that ISO will implement for the Town of Avon is a Class 5 for 1 &2 family residential property and a Class 4 for commercial and industrial property. The BCEGS classification will apply to new buildings receiving a Certificate of Occupancy during or after January 1 of the year 2005. We have attached a copy of ISO's report which will provide you additional information about the classification process and how ISO evaluated various aspects of your community's building codes and their enforcement. We want to emphasize that the ISO Building Code Effectiveness Grading program is an advisory insurance underwriting information and rating tool. It is not intended to analyze all aspects of a comprehensive building code enforcement program. BCEGS is not for purposes of determining compliance with any state or local law nor is it for making loss prevention or loss safety recommendations. ISO reviews a community's BCEGS classification approximately every five years. If a community significantly changes its building code adoption and/or enforcement program within that time period and ISO is made aware of this, a reevaluation will be scheduled. Honorable Jack Fawcett 5/9/2005 Page 2 Thank you once again for your cooperation in this important project. Please feel free to contact ISO at any time for answers to your questions about the BCEGS program. Sincerely, 61?5gs Z)e, =6ue4 BCEGS Department (800) 930 -1677 EXT 6208 cc: Mr. William Gray, Building Official Town of Avon P.O. Box 975 Avon, CO, 81620 enclosure BUILDING CODE EFFECTIVENESS GRADING SCHEDULE INTRODUCTION The purpose of the Building Code Effectiveness Grading Schedule is to review the available public building code enforcement agencies and to develop a Building Code Effectiveness Classification for insurance underwriting information and rating purposes. The Schedule measures the resources and support available for building code enforcement. It also evaluates how those resources apply to the mitigation of the natural hazards common to the specific jurisdiction. These measurements are then developed into a Building Code Effectiveness Classification number on a relative scale from 1 to 10, with 10 representing less than the minimum recognized protection. The Schedule is an insurance underwriting information and rating tool. It is not intended to analyze all aspects of a comprehensive building code enforcement program. It is not for purposes of determining compliance with any state or local law or regulation, nor is it for making property/casualty loss prevention or life safety recommendations. It should not be used for purposes other than insurance underwriting information and rating. The Building Code Effectiveness Classifications developed through the use of this Schedule are only one of several elements used to develop insurance rates for individual properties. Other features specifically relating to individual properties such as construction, occupancy, and exposures have similar importance in the development of these rates. The Schedule is divided into 3 sections: Administration of Codes: This section evaluates the administrative support available in the jurisdiction for code enforcement. It looks for adopted building codes and modifications of those codes through ordinance, code enforcers qualifications, experience and education, zoning provisions, contractor/builder licensing requirements, public awareness programs, the building department's participation in code development activities and the administrative policies and procedures. Plan Review: This section assesses the plan review function to determine the staffing levels, personnel experience, performance evaluation schedules, review capabilities, and level of review of construction documents for compliance with the adopted building code for the jurisdiction being graded. Field Inspection: This section evaluates the field inspection function to determine the staffing levels, personnel experience, performance evaluation schedules, review capabilities, and level of review of building construction for compliance with the adopted building code for the jurisdiction being graded. The attached "Commercial Classification Details" identify the subject matter, maximum points achievable and the points obtained in the review of your community. This information is provided to you without recommendation and is for your use in understanding the details of the measurement of your building code enforcement activities in relationship to the Building Code Effectiveness Grading Schedule. CO, Avon Commercial SECTION I ADMINISTRATION OF CODES 100. GENERAL This section evaluates the administrative support for code enforcement within the jurisdiction -- the adopted building codes and the modifications of those codes through ordinance, code enforcers qualifications, experience and education, zoning provisions, contractor/builder licensing requirements, public awareness programs, the building department's participation in code development activities, and the administrative policies and procedures. 105. ADOPTED CODES Maximum Points Possible 8.00 points Points Scored 8.00 point(s) The latest edition of the model codes should be adopted and enforced by the jurisdiction. CODES Points Possible when adopted code is published within ears of the survey date: Points Scored 5 1 6 10 More Then 10 More Then 10 8.00 pts 1 6.88 pts 2.21 pts 0.85 pts 8.00 pts 108. ADDITIONAL CODE ADOPTIONS Maximum Points Possible 4.00 points Points Scored 2.190 point(s) CODES Points Possible when adopted code is published within ears of the survey date: or ed Points Sc0_ 5 6 10 More Then 10 Electric 0.18 is 0.004 is 0.670 is Mechanical 33 ts 0.18 is 0.004 is 0.670 is Fuel Gas 0.18 is 0.004 is 0 is umblin 0.67 0.33 0.18 pts 0.004 pts 0.180 pts Energy 0.67 pts 0.33 pts 0.18 pts 0.004 pts 0 pts ildland Urban interface 0.67 pts 0.33 pts 0.18 pts 0.004 pts 0.670 pts 110. MODIFICATION TO ADOPTED CODES Maximum Points Possible 4.00 points Points Scored 4.00 point(s) There should be no modifications to the structural design provisions of the adopted codes and referenced standards that would weaken the intent for construction mitigation of natural hazards as defined in the model codes and referenced standards. No proration is permitted in this item. ** Maximum allowable points = (points credited in item 105) x 0.125 x 4.0 112. METHOD Of ADOPTION Maximum Points Possible 1.00 points Points Scored 0 point(s) Points awarded for timely unamended adopted of nationally recognized code publication. 115. TRAINING Maximum Points Possible 13.30 points Points Scored 1.31 point(s) Amount of expenditures for training equaling at least 2 % of the annual operating budget for all building department related activities Pts Poss. Scored 3.00 points 0 point(s) Each code enforcement person receiving the following amount of training per year: Incentives provided by the jurisdiction for continuing education, outside training, certification and certification maintenance Department pays certification exam fees. Pts Poss. Scored 0.5 point 0.50 point Department provides incentive for outside training/certification. Department pays for continuing education, etc. Pts Poss. Scored 0.5 point 0.50 point Pts Poss. Scored 0.5 point 0 point Education of elected officials or governing authorities in building codes and building code enforcement a minimum of 3 hours per official per year Pts Poss. Scored 0.50 point 0 point A formal appeal process that a contractor/builder or architect/design professional can utilize as recourse to a building official's interpretation of the adopted building code /zoning regulations Pts Poss. Scored 0.30 point 0 point Pts Poss. Scored Administration 12 hours .. ............................... 1.25 points 0 point(s) Legal 12 hours .. ............................... 1.25 points 0 point(s) Mentoring 12 hours .. ............................... 1.25 points 0.31 point(s) Technical 60 hours .. ............................... 4.25 points 0 point(s) Incentives provided by the jurisdiction for continuing education, outside training, certification and certification maintenance Department pays certification exam fees. Pts Poss. Scored 0.5 point 0.50 point Department provides incentive for outside training/certification. Department pays for continuing education, etc. Pts Poss. Scored 0.5 point 0.50 point Pts Poss. Scored 0.5 point 0 point Education of elected officials or governing authorities in building codes and building code enforcement a minimum of 3 hours per official per year Pts Poss. Scored 0.50 point 0 point A formal appeal process that a contractor/builder or architect/design professional can utilize as recourse to a building official's interpretation of the adopted building code /zoning regulations Pts Poss. Scored 0.30 point 0 point 120. CERTIFICATION Maximum Points Possible 12.00 points Points Scored 4.52 point(s) The credit for certification is as follows: Certification of code enforcement personnel (applicable to the position requirements) through a comprehensive examination representative of the performance area for which certification is sought Pts Poss. Scored 8.00 points 1.70 point(s) State or local jurisdiction mandated program for certification. Pts Poss. Scored 0.50 point 0.47 point State or local jurisdiction mandated program of certification maintenance through continuing education at least once every 3 years Pts Poss. Scored 1.50 points 1.41 point(s) Program of employee certification in the field they are employed (prior to employment or within one year of date of hire or advancement) Pts Poss. Scored 1.00 point 0.94 point Program of employee certification where specific code related educations and experience are required prerequisites to testing requirements Pts Poss. Scored 1.00 point 0 point 25. BUILDING OFFICIAL'S QUALIFICATION / EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION Maximum Points Possible 4.00 points Points Scored 1.75 point(s) The following is reviewed: Certification as a building official Building official experience Pts Poss. Scored less than 2 years 0.10 point or two to five years 0.20 point or more than five years 0.60 point 0.20 point Pts Poss. Scored 0.60 point 0 point Licensed Architect or Engineer Pts Poss. Scored 0.60 point 0 point High School diploma Pts Poss. Scored 0.10 point 0.10 point College degree Pts Poss. Scored 0.50 point 0.25 point Masters degree Pts Poss. Scored 0.40 point 0 point Construction related experience Pts Poss. Scored None 0.00 point less than 2 years 0.10 point or two to five years 0.20 point or more than five years 0.60 point 0.60 point Code enforcement experience Pts Poss. Scored None 0.00 point less than 2 years 0.10 point or two to five years 0.20 point or more than five years 0.60 point 0.60 point Building official experience Pts Poss. Scored less than 2 years 0.10 point or two to five years 0.20 point or more than five years 0.60 point 0.20 point 130. SELECTION PROCEDURES FOR BUILDING OFFICIAL Maximum Points Possible 0.50 point Points Scored 0 point Selection through examination Selection through peer review Pts Poss. Scored 0.25 point 0 point 0.25 point 0 point 135. DESIGN PROFESSIONALS Maximum Points Possible 2.00 points Points Scored 0.31 point(s) The credit for design professionals is as follows: If supervisory plan review staff are graduate or registered architects or engineers Pts Poss. Scored 1.00 points 0 point If non - supervisory plan review staff are graduate or registered architects or engineers Pts Poss. Scored 0.50 points 0.31 point If supervisory field inspection staff are graduate or registered architects or engineers Pts Poss. Scored 0.50 point 0 point 140. ZONING PROVISIONS Maximum Points Possible 1.00 point Points Scored 1.00 point Where possible, special (through ordinance or code amendment) zoning provisions that address mitigation measures for buildings subject to local natural hazards. 145. CONTRACTOR/BUILDER LICENSING AND BONDING Maximum Points Possible 1.00 point Points Scored 0.50 point Contractors/builders licensed and bonded to work in the jurisdiction being graded. The licensure dependence upon examination and experience Licensing requirement for contractors and builders Licensing by examination Licensing by experience Bonding requirements for contractors Pts Poss. Scored 0.10 point 0.09 point Pts Poss. Scored 0.50 point 0.06 point Pts Poss. Scored 0.30 point 0.24 point Pts Poss. Scored 0.10 point 0.10 point 155. PUBLIC AWARENESS PROGRAMS Maximum Points Possible 2.50 points Points Scored 0 point(s) The amount of expenditures for public awareness programs equaling a minimum of 0.5% of the annual operating budget for all building department related activities Pts Poss. Scored 1.25 point 0 point The amount of hours spent by code enforcers on public awareness programs, equaling a minimum of 3 hours per code enforcement employee per year Pts Poss. Scored 1.25 point 0 point 160. PARTICIPATION IN CODE DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES Maximum Points Possible 0.50 points Points Scored 0.25 point(s) The building department involvement in code development activities and associations with groups or organizations that assemble building enforcement personnel for the purpose of education and advancement of effective building codes. Participation in Code change Activities Pts Poss. 0.25 point Scored 0 point Participation in Code association/chapter meetings Pts Poss. Scored 0.25 point 0.25 point 165. ADMINISTRATIVE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES Maximum Points Possible 0.20 points Points Scored 0.10 point(s) The credit for 'Policies and Procedures" is as follows: A policies and procedures guide for employees Pts Poss. Scored 0.10 point 0.10 point The policies and procedures guide covers technical code requirements (such as approved products listings) that would assist a designer or builder Pts Poss. Scored 0.05 point 0 point Publicizing the policies and procedures guide as available to the public. Pts Poss. Scored 0.05 point 0 point SECTION II PLAN REVIEW 00. GENERAL This section evaluates the plan review function to determine the following: Staffing levels Personnel experience Performance evaluation schedules Review capabilities, and level of review of construction documents for compliance with the adopted building code for the jurisdiction being graded 05. EXISTING STAFFING Maximum Points Possible 9.00 points Points Scored 9.00 point(s) Staffing levels sufficient to assure comprehensive reviews of construction documents for compliance with the adopted building codes ** Maximum allowable points = points achieved in item 215 x item 205 points possible in item 215 210. EXPERIENCE OF PERSONNEL Maximum Points Possible 1.50 points Points Scored 1.20 point(s) 5 years or greater experience in plan review of plan review staff. 215. DETAIL OF PLAN REVIEW Maximum Points Possible 11.50 points Points Scored 11.50 point(s) The credit for the comprehensiveness of plan review is as follows: Comprehensive review of plans performed even if they were prepared and sealed by a registered design professional certified in the appropriate field of work Pts Poss. Scored 3.25 points 3.25 point(s) Structural plan reviews conducted for all proposed building construction or building additions /modifications including a review of engineering calculations Pts Poss. Scored 3.25 points 3.25 point(s) A means to evaluate, or reference evaluation service reports, for substitute products and/or materials for conformance with the intent of the structural portions of the adopted building codes Pts Poss. Scored 2.00 point 2.00 point A detailed checklist used with each plan review to assure all pertinent building code issues have been considered Pts Poss. Scored 1.50 points 1.50 point(s) The checklist becomes a part of the permanent record of the project address Pts Poss. Scored 0.50 point 0.50 point Department maintains detailed records of review activity. Pts Poss. Scored 1.00 points 1.00 point(s) 220. PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS FOR QUALITY ASSURANCE Maximum Points Possible 1.00 point Points Scored 0.50 point Credit for quality assurance programs for plan reviewers is as follows: Annual employee performance evaluations Pts Poss. 0.50 point Scored 0.50 point "Follow -up" plan reviews by a different plan reviewer conducted semiannually Pts Poss. Scored 0.50 point 0 point SECTION III FIELD INSPECTION 00. GENERAL This section evaluates the field inspection function to determine the following: Staffing levels Personnel experience Performance evaluation schedules Review capabilities and level of review of building construction 305. EXISTING STAFFING Maximum Points Possible 9.00 points Points Scored 9.00 point(s) Staffing levels sufficient to assure comprehensive reviews of building construction for compliance with the adopted building codes 310. EXPERIENCE OF PERSONNEL Maximum Points Possible 3.00 points Points Scored 2.90 point(s) 5 years or greater experience in field inspection 2 years or greater of construction related experience Pts Poss. Scored 1.50 points 1.40 point(s) Pts Poss. Scored 1.50 points 1.50 point(s) 315. MANAGING INSPECTION AND RE- INSPECTION ACTIVITY Maximum Points Possible 1.00 point Points Scored 1:00 point Detailed record keeping of inspection activity. 320. INSPECTION CHECKLIST Maximum Points Possible 2.00 points Points Scored 0 point(s) A detailed checklist completed for each building construction project to assure that all pertinent building code issues have been considered Pts Poss. Scored 1.50 points 0 point(s) The checklist becomes a part of the permanent record of the project address Pts Poss. Scored 0.50 point 0 point 25. SPECIAL INSPECTIONS Maximum Points Possible 1.00 points Points Scored 0.80 point(s) Where necessary to assure structural integrity, the building department requirement for special inspections for specific structural elements conducted by professional inspectors who have been certified for such work Pis Poss. Scored 0.70 point 0.70 point The certification being obtained by a combination of: Examination Experience in the field of inspection they will be performing An interview by the building official to assess qualifications Pts Poss. Scored 0.10 point 0.10 point Pts Poss. Scored 0.10 point 0 point Pts Poss. Scored 0.10 point 0 point 30. INSPECTIONS FOR NATURAL HAZARD MITIGATION Maximum Points Possible 1.50 points Points Scored 1.50 point(s) When there are construction mitigation measures defined in the adopted building code for the natural hazard(s) peculiar to the area being graded, special inspections that focus on compliance with the provisions of the code 335. FINAL INSPECTIONS Maximum Points Possible 2.50 points Points Scored 2.50 point(s) Final inspections performed on all buildings after the construction is completed and the building is ready for occupancy 40. CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY Maximum Points Possible 2.00 points Points Scored 2.00 point(s) Certificates of occupancy issued by the building department after the construction is completed and prior to the building being occupied 45. PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS FOR QUALITY ASSURANCE Maximum Points Possible 1.00 point Points Scored 1.00 point Credit for quality assurance programs for field inspectors is as follows: Annual employee performance evaluations Pts Poss. Scored 0.50 point 0.50 point "Follow -up" field inspections by a different field inspector conducted semiannually Pts Poss. Scored 0.50 point 0.50 point Jurisdiction: Avon State: CO Commercial Survey Date: 05/09/2005 Total points: Classification: 66.83 4 FINAL SCORING Section 1 23.93 Section 2 22.20 Section 3 20.70 Subtotal 66.83 Item 105 8.00 The final score is determined by a relationship between Item 105 and the balance of the scoring. Points achieved in Item [{ (Section I + Section II + Section III) - Item 105 ] + Item 1051 x Points possible in Item 105 105 [{ ( + +)- }x/8.00)] + = Classification Point Spreads Classification Point Spreads 1 93.00 - 100.00 6 48.00 - 55.99 2 85.00 - 92.99 7 41.00 - 47.99 3 77.00 - 84.99 8 25.00 - 40.99 4 65.00 - 76.99 9 10.00 - 24.99 5 56.00 - 64.99 10 0.01-9.99 Close BUILDING CODE EFFECTIVENESS GRADING SCHEDULE INTRODUCTION The purpose of the Building Code Effectiveness Grading Schedule is to review the available public building code enforcement agencies and to develop a Building Code Effectiveness Classification for insurance underwriting information and rating purposes. The Schedule measures the resources and support available for building code enforcement. It also evaluates how those resources apply to the mitigation of the natural hazards common to the specific jurisdiction. These measurements are then developed into a Building Code Effectiveness Classification number on a relative scale from 1 to 10, with 10 representing less than the minimum recognized protection. The Schedule is an insurance underwriting information and rating tool. It is not intended to analyze all aspects of a comprehensive building code enforcement program. It is not for purposes of determining compliance with any state or local law or regulation, nor is it for making property /casualty loss prevention or life safety recommendations. It should not be used for purposes other than insurance underwriting information and rating. The Building Code Effectiveness Classifications developed through the use of this Schedule are only one of several elements used to develop insurance rates for individual properties. Other features specifically relating to individual properties such as construction, occupancy, and exposures have similar importance in the development of these rates. The Schedule is divided into 3 sections: Administration of Codes: This section evaluates the administrative support available in the jurisdiction for code enforcement. It looks for adopted building codes and modifications of those codes through ordinance, code enforcers qualifications, experience and education, zoning provisions, contractor/builder licensing requirements, public awareness programs, the building department's participation in code development activities and the administrative policies and procedures. Plan Review: This section assesses the plan review function to determine the staffing levels, personnel experience, performance evaluation schedules, review capabilities, and level of review of construction documents for compliance with the adopted building code for the jurisdiction being graded. Field Inspection: This section evaluates the field inspection function to determine the staffing levels, personnel experience, performance evaluation schedules, review capabilities, and level of review of building construction for compliance with the adopted building code for the jurisdiction being graded. The attached "1 - and 2 - family Classification Details" identify the subject matter, maximum points achievable and the points obtained in the review of your community. This information is provided to you without recommendation and is for your use in understanding the details of the measurement of your building code enforcement activities in relationship to the Building Code Effectiveness Grading Schedule. CO, Avon 1- and 2 - family SECTION I ADMINISTRATION OF CODES 100. GENERAL This section evaluates the administrative support for code enforcement within the jurisdiction -- the adopted building codes and the modifications of those codes through ordinance, code enforcers qualifications, experience and education, zoning provisions, contractor/builder licensing requirements, public awareness programs, the building department's participation in code development activities, and the administrative policies and procedures. 105. ADOPTED CODES Maximum Points Possible 8.00 points Points Scored 8.00 point(s) The latest edition of the model codes should be adopted and enforced by the jurisdiction. CODES Points Possible when adopted code is published within ears of the survey date: Points Scored 5 1 6 10 More Then 10 More Then 10 8.00 pts 1 6.88 pts 2.21 pts 0.85 pts 8.00 pts 108. ADDITIONAL CODE ADOPTIONS Maximum Points Possible 4.00 points Points Scored 2.190 point(s) CODES Points Possible when adopted code is published within ears of the survey date: Points Sc or ed 5 6 10 More Then 10 lectric 0.67 is 0. 3 is 0.18 is 0.004 is 0.670 is Mechanical 0.67 is 0.18 is 0.004 is 0.670 is Fuel Gas 0. 67 is 0. 0.18 is 0.004 is 0 is umblin 0.67 is 0.33 pts 0.18 pts 0.004 pts 0.180 pts Energy 0.67 pts 0.33 pts 0.18 pts 0.004 pts 0 pts ildland Urban interface 0.67 pts 0.33 pts 0.18 pts 0.004 pts 0.670 pts 110. MODIFICATION TO ADOPTED CODES Maximum Points Possible 4.00 points Points Scored 4.00 point(s) There should be no modifications to the structural design provisions of the adopted codes and referenced standards that would weaken the intent for construction mitigation of natural hazards as defined in the model codes and referenced standards. No proration is permitted in this item. ** Maximum allowable points = (points credited in item 105) x 0.125 x 4.0 112. METHOD Of ADOPTION Maximum Points Possible 1.00 points Points Scored 0 point(s) Points awarded for timely unamended adopted of nationally recognized code publication. 115. TRAINING Maximum Points Possible 13.30 points Points Scored 1.31 point(s) Amount of expenditures for training equaling at least 2% of the annual operating budget for all building department related activities Pts Poss. Scored 3.00 points 0 point(s) Each code enforcement person receiving the following amount of training per year: Incentives provided by the jurisdiction for continuing education, outside training, certification and certification maintenance Department pays certification exam fees. Department provides incentive for outside training/certification. Department pays for continuing education, etc. Pts Poss. Scored 0.5 point 0.50 point Pts Poss. Scored 0.5 point 0.50 point Pts Poss. Scored 0.5 point 0 point Education of elected officials or governing authorities in building codes and building code enforcement a minimum of 3 hours per official per year Pts Poss. Scored 0.50 point 0 point A formal appeal process that a contractor/builder or architect/design professional can utilize as recourse to a building official's interpretation of the adopted building code /zoning regulations Pts Poss. Scored 0.30 point 0 point Pts Poss. Scored Administration 12 hours .. ............................... 1.25 points 0 point(s) Legal 12 hours .. ............................... 1.25 points 0 point(s) Mentoring 12 hours .. ............................... 1.25 points 0.31 point(s) Technical 60 hours .. ............................... 4.25 points 0 point(s) Incentives provided by the jurisdiction for continuing education, outside training, certification and certification maintenance Department pays certification exam fees. Department provides incentive for outside training/certification. Department pays for continuing education, etc. Pts Poss. Scored 0.5 point 0.50 point Pts Poss. Scored 0.5 point 0.50 point Pts Poss. Scored 0.5 point 0 point Education of elected officials or governing authorities in building codes and building code enforcement a minimum of 3 hours per official per year Pts Poss. Scored 0.50 point 0 point A formal appeal process that a contractor/builder or architect/design professional can utilize as recourse to a building official's interpretation of the adopted building code /zoning regulations Pts Poss. Scored 0.30 point 0 point 120. CERTIFICATION Maximum Points Possible 12.00 points Points Scored 4.52 point(s) The credit for certification is as follows: Certification of code enforcement personnel (applicable to the position requirements) through a comprehensive examination representative of the performance area for which certification is sought Pts Poss. Scored 8.00 points 1.70 point(s) State or local jurisdiction mandated program for certification. Pts Poss. Scored 0.50 point 0.47 point State or local jurisdiction mandated program of certification maintenance through continuing education at least once every 3 years Pts Poss. Scored 1.50 points 1.41 point(s) Program of employee certification in the field they are employed (prior to employment or within one year of date of hire or advancement) Pts Poss. Scored 1.00 point 0.94 point Program of employee certification where specific code related educations and experience are required prerequisites to testing requirements Pts Poss. Scored 1.00 point 0 point 25. BUILDING OFFICIAL'S QUALIFICATION / EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION Maximum Points Possible 4.00 points Points Scored 1.75 point(s) The following is reviewed: Certification as a building official Building official experience Pts Poss. Scored less than 2 years 0.10 point or two to five years 0.20 point or more than five years 0.60 point 0.20 point Pts Poss. Scored 0.60 point 0 point Licensed Architect or Engineer Pts Poss. Scored 0.60 point 0 point High School diploma Pts Poss. Scored 0.10 point 0.10 point College degree Pts Poss. Scored 0.50 point 0.25 point Masters degree Pts Poss. Scored 0.40 point 0 point Construction related experience Pts Poss. Scored None 0.00 point less than 2 years 0.10 point or two to five years 0.20 point or more than five years 0.60 point 0.60 point Code enforcement experience Pts Poss. Scored None 0.00 point less than 2 years 0.10 point or two to five years 0.20 point or more than five years 0.60 point 0.60 point Building official experience Pts Poss. Scored less than 2 years 0.10 point or two to five years 0.20 point or more than five years 0.60 point 0.20 point 130. SELECTION PROCEDURES FOR BUILDING OFFICIAL Maximum Points Possible 0.50 point Points Scored 0 point Selection through examination Selection through peer review Pts Poss. Scored 0.25 point 0 point 0.25 point 0 point 135. DESIGN PROFESSIONALS Maximum Points Possible 2.00 points Points Scored 0.31 point(s) The credit for design professionals is as follows: If supervisory plan review staff are graduate or registered architects or engineers Pts Poss. Scored 1.00 points 0 point If non - supervisory plan review staff are graduate or registered architects or engineers Pts Poss. Scored 0.50 points 0.31 point If supervisory field inspection staff are graduate or registered architects or engineers Pts Poss. Scored 0.50 point 0 point 140. ZONING PROVISIONS Maximum Points Possible 1.00 point Points Scored 1.00 point Where possible, special (through ordinance or code amendment) zoning provisions that address mitigation measures for buildings subject to local natural hazards. 145. CONTRACTORBUILDER LICENSING AND BONDING Maximum Points Possible 1.00 point Points Scored 0.50 point Contractors/builders licensed and bonded to work in the jurisdiction being graded. The licensure dependence upon examination and experience Licensing requirement for contractors and builders Licensing by examination Licensing by experience Bonding requirements for contractors Pts Poss. Scored 0.10 point 0.09 point Pts Poss. Scored 0.50 point 0.06 point Pts Poss. Scored 0.30 point 0.24 point Pts Poss. Scored 0.10 point 0.10 point 155. PUBLIC AWARENESS PROGRAMS Maximum Points Possible 2.50 points Points Scored 0 point(s) The amount of expenditures for public awareness programs equaling a minimum of 0.5% of the annual operating budget for all building department related activities Pts Poss. Scored 1.25 point 0 point The amount of hours spent by code enforcers on public awareness programs, equaling a minimum of 3 hours per code enforcement employee per year Pts Poss. Scored 1.25 point 0 point 160. PARTICIPATION IN CODE DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES Maximum Points Possible 0.50 points Points Scored 0.25 point(s) The building department involvement in code development activities and associations with groups or organizations that assemble building enforcement personnel for the purpose of education and advancement of effective building codes. Participation in Code change Activities Participation in Code association/chapter meetings Pts Poss. Scored 0.25 point 0 point Pts Poss. Scored 0.25 point 0.25 point 165. ADMINISTRATIVE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES Maximum Points Possible 0.20 points Points Scored 0.10 point(s) The credit for 'Policies and Procedures" is as follows: A policies and procedures guide for employees Pts Poss. Scored 0.10 point 0.10 point The policies and procedures guide covers technical code requirements (such as approved products listings) that would assist a designer or builder Pts Poss. Scored 0.05 point 0 point Publicizing the policies and procedures guide as available to the public. Pts Poss. Scored 0.05 point 0 point SECTION II PLAN REVIEW 00. GENERAL This section evaluates the plan review function to determine the following: Staffing levels Personnel experience Performance evaluation schedules Review capabilities, and level of review of construction documents for compliance with the adopted building code for the jurisdiction being graded 05. EXISTING STAFFING Maximum Points Possible 9.00 points Points Scored 6.60 point(s) Staffing levels sufficient to assure comprehensive reviews of construction documents for compliance with the adopted building codes ** Maximum allowable points = points achieved in item 215 x item 205 points possible in item 215 210. EXPERIENCE OF PERSONNEL Maximum Points Possible 1.50 points Points Scored 1.20 point(s) 5 years or greater experience in plan review of plan review staff. 15. DETAIL OF PLAN REVIEW Maximum Points Possible 11.50 points Points Scored 11.50 point(s) The credit for the comprehensiveness of plan review is as follows: Comprehensive review of plans performed even if they were prepared and sealed by a registered design professional certified in the appropriate field of work Pts Poss. Scored 3.25 points 3.25 point(s) Structural plan reviews conducted for all proposed building construction or building additions /modifications including a review of engineering calculations Pts Poss. Scored 3.25 points 3.25 point(s) A means to evaluate, or reference evaluation service reports, for substitute products and/or materials for conformance with the intent of the structural portions of the adopted building codes Pts Poss. Scored 2.00 point 2.00 point A detailed checklist used with each plan review to assure all pertinent building code issues have been considered Pts Poss. Scored 1.50 points 1.50 point(s) The checklist becomes a part of the permanent record of the project address Pts Poss. Scored 0.50 point 0.50 point Department maintains detailed records of review activity. Pts Poss. Scored 1.00 points 1.00 point(s) 20. PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS FOR QUALITY ASSURANCE Maximum Points Possible 1.00 point Points Scored 0.50 point Credit for quality assurance programs for plan reviewers is as follows: Annual employee performance evaluations Pts Poss. Scored 0.50 point 0.50 point "Follow -up" plan reviews by a different plan reviewer conducted semiannually Pts Poss. Scored 0.50 point 0 point SECTION III FIELD INSPECTION 00. GENERAL This section evaluates the field inspection function to determine the following: Staffing levels Personnel experience Performance evaluation schedules Review capabilities and level of review of building construction 305. EXISTING STAFFING Maximum Points Possible 9.00 points Points Scored 9.00 point(s) Staffing levels sufficient to assure comprehensive reviews of building construction for compliance with the adopted building codes 310. EXPERIENCE OF PERSONNEL Maximum Points Possible 3.00 points Points Scored 2.90 point(s) 5 years or greater experience in field inspection 2 years or greater of construction related experience Pts Poss. Scored 1.50 points 1.40 point(s) Pts Poss. Scored 1.50 points 1.50 point(s) 315. MANAGING INSPECTION AND RE- INSPECTION ACTIVITY Maximum Points Possible 1.00 point Points Scored 1.00 point Detailed record keeping of inspection activity. 20. INSPECTION CHECKLIST Maximum Points Possible 2.00 points Points Scored 0 point(s) A detailed checklist completed for each building construction project to assure that all pertinent building code issues have been considered Pts Poss. Scored 1.50 points 0 point(s) The checklist becomes a part of the permanent record of the project address Pts Poss. Scored 0.50 point 0 point 25. SPECIAL INSPECTIONS Maximum Points Possible 1.00 points Points Scored 0.80 point(s) Where necessary to assure structural integrity, the building department requirement for special inspections for specific structural elements conducted by professional inspectors who have been certified for such work Pts Poss. Scored 0.70 point 0.70 point The certification being obtained by a combination of: Examination Pts Poss. Scored 0.10 point 0.10 point Experience in the field of inspection they will be performing Pts Poss. Scored 0.10 point 0 point An interview by the building official to assess qualifications Pts Poss. Scored 0.10 point 0 point 30. INSPECTIONS FOR NATURAL HAZARD MITIGATION Maximum Points Possible 1.50 points Points Scored 1.50 point(s) When there are construction mitigation measures defined in the adopted building code for the natural hazard(s) peculiar to the area being graded, special inspections that focus on compliance with the provisions of the code 35. FINAL INSPECTIONS Maximum Points Possible 2.50 points Points Scored 2.50 point(s) Final inspections performed on all buildings after the construction is completed and the building is ready for occupancy 40. CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY Maximum Points Possible 2.00 points Points Scored 2.00 point(s) Certificates of occupancy issued by the building department after the construction is completed and prior to the building being occupied 345. PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS FOR QUALITY ASSURANCE Maximum Points Possible 1.00 point Points Scored 1.00 point Credit for quality assurance programs for field inspectors is as follows: Annual employee performance evaluations Pts Poss. Scored 0.50 point 0.50 point "Follow -up" field inspections by a different field inspector conducted semiannually Pts Poss. Scored 0.50 point 0.50 point Jurisdiction: Avon State: CO 1 - and 2 - family Survey Date: 05/09/2005 Total points: 64.43 Classification: 5 FINAL SCORING Section 1 23.93 Section 2 19.80 Section 3 20.70 Subtotal 64.43 Item 105 8.00 The final score is determined by a relationship between Item 105 and the balance of the scoring. Points achieved in Item [ {(Section I + Section II + Section III) - Item 105 ] + Item 1051 x Points possible in Item 105 105 [I (23.93 +19.80 +20.70) -8.00 ]x 8.00/8.00)] +8.00 =64.43 Classification Point Spreads Classification Point Spreads 1 93 AO - 100.00 6 48.00 - 55.99 2 85.00 - 92.99 7 41.00 - 47.99 3 77.00 - 84.99 8 25.00 - 40.99 4 65.00 - 76.99 9 10.00 - 24.99 5 56.00 - 64.99 10 0.01-9.99 Giose