Plan Check
Plan Check determines if the building plans meet the requirements of the specific codes adopted by the State of California and the City of Arcata. It does so by reviewing code compliance for structural, architectural, grading, and safety as shown on submitted plans. This service saves the builder from costly mistakes that could be made during construction. The plan checkers role is a vital part of the building process.
Inspection of buildings under construction is the culmination of all of a building department's efforts. The inspection ensures that the work conforms to the permit, local codes, and the submitted plans. This is an additional protection for the consumer since it provides a check that the contractor is following the project guidelines.
Building Code Board of Appeals
The Board of Appeals is a board of five members. It convenes to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the building official relative to the application and interpretation of the Uniform Building Code. The board consists of members who are qualified by experience and training to pass on matters pertaining to building construction and who are not employees of the City of Arcata. They have no authority relative to interpretation of the administrative provisions of the Uniform Building Code and cannot waive requirements of the code.
Members
- Robin Arkley
- Allan (Pete) Hess
- Walter B. Sweet
- O'Rourk A. Swinney (Chair)
- Terry Jordon (accessibility board)