There are 11 questions in this survey.  Please answer all questions as applicable.  

Please click on the "Submit" located at the end of this survey.

 

 

1.  Does your jurisdiction use computer hardware and software to assist with code administration and enforcement?

 

 

Yes

 

No (skip to 7)

 

2.  Which operating systems do your jurisdiction use for the administration and enforcement of your building codes?
(select all that apply)

 

Windows

Apple

UNIX

 

 

DOS

Mainframe

 

 

 

3. Does your jurisdiction use a software program for:

 

 

 

 

How long has your jurisdiction used this software program?

 

Permit Processing

Plan Review 

Inspection Scheduling

Other (please indicate)

(in years)

 

 

4. Briefly note any major problems encountered by your jurisdiction with using hardware or software.

 

 

 

 

5. How is your jurisdiction funded for hardware/software?

 

General funds

Special supplemental assessment on permit fees for information technology

Other (please describe)

 

 

6. Please identify any other jurisdictions involved in the coordination of information technology issues?

 

 

7. What are the significant obstacles to computerization of codes administration and enforcement?

 

 

Cost

Administrative

Other resistance (please describe)

 

 

8. Please identify specific areas where your jurisdiction is seeking assistance in the implementation of information technology?

 

 

9. Does your jurisdiction have an information technology officer with overall responsibility for all I.T. acquisitions throughout all agencies within the jurisdiction?

 

 

Yes

 

No

 

10. Would it be helpful to you if there was a national clearinghouse for information on available hardware and software for codes administration and enforcement?

 

 

Yes

 

No

 

11. What additional or new application of information technology (hardware, software or telecommunications) would benefit your department's productivity and service to your community?

   

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Thank you for completing and submitting this form. The results will be used by NCSBCS in a national effort to streamline the nation’s building regulatory process through the use of information technology.