FY 25 Harford County Government Proposed Operating Budget

INSPECTIONS, LICENSES AND PERMITS

ORIGIN / PURPOSE: The Department of Inspections, Licenses and Permits (DILP), established by Harford County Code, Chapter 16, Article 1, Section 1, Bill No 78.3, is responsible for the administration and enforcement of all laws and regulations pertaining to licenses, including those relating to building and construction, plumbing, HVACR/Mechanical, and electric installations, manufactured housing and abandoned buildings. This Department has the responsibility to administer and issue all County licenses and plumbing, mechanical and electrical permits, except those specifically required by law to be issued by another County agency. Additionally, this Department renders permit and inspection services through cooperative agreements with the Town of Bel Air, City of Aberdeen, and City of Havre de Grace. DILP has established consistent standards for all trades including reviewing and adopting applicable national codes for various trade activities; has implemented and enforced the Quality Workmanship Assurance Program and the Fast Track Program; and has provided responsive inspection services and uniform quality construction standards. MISSION STATEMENT: THE DEPARTMENT OF INSPECTIONS LICENSES AND PERMITS ENHANCES PUBLIC SAFETY BY INSURING COMPLIANCE WITH ALL HARFORD COUNTY CODES RELATED TO BUILDING STRUCTURES. ISSUES PERMITS AND LICENSES, AND OFFERS PROFESSIONAL GUIDANCE WITH CODE INTERPRETATIONS, REVIEWS AND INSPECTIONS FOR STRUCTURES THAT REQUIRE PERMITS WITHIN OUR JURISDICTION. THE DEPARTMENT ALSO REGISTERS PROFESSIONALS IN CERTAIN TRADES.

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