Lanterna Rally

Author: International Code Council

Publisher:

Published: 2021-09-15

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781952468308

This 5th edition is completely reorganized for improved usability and builds on the vast improvements of the 4th edition. In addition to reorganization, each chapter has been revised and reformatted, including the most contemporary and state-of-the-art information for building department administration, making this edition a valued resource for the 21st century building safety agency.The content, compilation and organization of this unique publication is based on the expertise and practical knowledge of more than 50 building safety and resiliency professionals in government and private practice participating as authors, contributors, peer reviewers and editors, making it one of the most widely edited and reviewed publications in building safety. This 5th edition also benefitted from the leadership, authorship and contributions of Henry L. Green as the chief content editor.Building Department Administration is a comprehensive one-stop resource critical to the successful management and operation of building safety administration. It is also a required reference for professional ICC certifications such as Certified Building Official (CBO) and Certified Fire Marshal (CFO).Outstanding topics and features include:Tables, graphics and formsInformation tips in highlighted boxesEmployee performance evaluation approaches and formsGreen and sustainabilityDisaster mitigation and building securityBuilding safety and resiliencyTechnology and automation in plan review and code administrationLegal approaches, liability and court casesDigital transformation, technology and automation availability and implementationCalculation of needed resources and staff levels for an effective department and third-party entitiesEffective multi-departmental plan review and permitting proceduresLeadership, supervision, and customer relationsTraining and certificationsLegacy model codes and ICC historyInternational approachesRecords managementHousing, code enforcement, property maintenance and the public counterICC strategic planning