Code Enforcement Services, Inc. (CES) is comprised of the Ordinance Enforcement Division and the Construction Code Division. The Ordinance Enforcement Division provides a reliable system of zoning and general code enforcement. Our Construction Code Division provides construction plan review, consultation of construction code issues and construction inspection services. Many communities lack consistent procedures and do not have the staff available to adequately carry out these activities. CES helps communities bridge the gap by providing consultation, training and personnel to conduct enforcement and construction plan review activities.
CES provides the following services:
- Full-service Building Department Program
- Plan Review
- Building Code Inspection Services
- Ordinance enforcement
Look to CES to:
- Evaluate plans quickly.
- Provide consultation services that will give you confidence.
- Assist in balancing workload.
- Provide a cost-effective alternative to services usually done in-house.
- Avoid conflict by only working with municipal clients.
- Guarantee objectivity and consistency.
ORDINANCE ENFORCEMENT DIVISION
CES provides a uniform and reliable procedure of enforcement services with the input of local officials. These services include:
- Trained and supervised enforcement officer(s) on a regularly scheduled basis to administer suspected violations of zoning and general nuisance (blight, junk cars, noxious weeds, etc.) ordinances.
- Site plan compliance and monitor of construction activities.
- Inspections for compliance of approved site plans, subdivision plats, and other site development related activities.
- Training services for communities with existing enforcement personnel.
- An "Enforcement Audit," to determine how effectively ordinances are currently enforced and implemented.
- Oversight supervision of existing enforcement personnel.
The goal of a good enforcement program should not be to issue tickets or citations, but to prevent the violation from occurring in the first place. In other words, the goal of effective enforcement is compliance. When ordinances are clear, and are consistently enforced, the vast majority of people will comply with those ordinances. Similarly, when construction documents clearly illustrate a complying design, it is easier for the builder/contractor and the inspector to produce safe structures.
CONSTRUCTION CODE DIVISION
CES offers a dependable, outsourced plan review service for municipalities. Our certified plan reviewers are called upon for many different reasons including plan review backlog, shortage of staff, unique, large-scale or mixed-use commercial projects, deadline-driven projects and more. We are known for our consistent code enforcement and helpful suggestions that will assist the community and developer to ensure that the project can be built in a timely and efficient manner. Our Construction Code Division can offer:
- Complete Building Department Administration
- Plan review of construction documents to ascertain compliance with applicable construction codes.
- Consultation services to assist in reviewing code issues before, during, and after construction.
- Complete inspection services with registered inspectors.
Code Enforcement Services, Inc. can provide effective ordinance enforcement providing:
- Professional staff
- Thorough plan review of construction documents
- Timely response to code issues and complaints
- Consistent enforcement and inspections
- Fair treatment of all residents
BUILDING DEPARTMENT SERVICES
It can be difficult for communities to keep pace with the ups and downs of building activity without compromising safety, customer service and efficient review processes. CES offers a customized solution for every community. By acting as your agent, we assume responsibility for all building department services, so you can focus on other critical matters. We provide staffing at our offices and provide more consistent hours of operation. We handle plan reviews, building inspections and communication with your internal departments as required.
