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Program Description

  Commercial Building Construction

The Commercial Construction program is responsible for ensuring public safety through the effective application of commercial building, structural, electrical, mechanical, fire-safety, accessibility, and sustainability construction codes and standards. As the "First Preventers," this is accomplished through plan review and construction site inspections to facilitate compliance with approved plans and regulations. This program processes applications for and issues building, mechanical, fire protection, and electrical permits. The program also handles construction complaints during natural and other disasters and assists in disaster recovery.

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Program Contacts

Contact Barbara Suter of the Department of Permitting Services at 240-777-6244 or Anita Aryeetey of the Office of Management and Budget at 240-777-2784 for more information regarding this department's operating budget.

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Program Performance Measures

Program Performance MeasuresActual FY23Actual FY24Estimated FY25Target FY26Target FY27
Number of permits receiving final approvals 6,7476,5546,6006,6006,600
Commercial Permits - Percent of inspections completed on the scheduled day98.3%99.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%
Percent of plans receiving a complete first review within 22 business days86%86%86%86%86%
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Program Budget Changes

FY26 Recommended ChangesExpendituresFTEs
FY25 Approved869507654.00
Enhance: Senior Permitting Services Specialist1084821.00
Enhance: New Program Manager Position 1073191.00
Multi-program adjustments, including negotiated compensation changes, employee benefit changes, changes due to staff turnover, reorganizations, and other budget changes affecting multiple programs.5678380.00
FY26 Recommended947871556.00