Plan review technician duties and minimum qualifications

(a) The plan review technician performs the following duties under the direction of the building official or the assistant building official: (1) Reviews, analyzes and evaluates preliminary and final construction plans for compliance with all applicable codes, referenced standards and other related regulations prior to the issuance of building permits; (2) Explains codes and standards to contractors, architects, developers, engineers, property owners and other interested parties; (3) Provides assistance to inspectors for correct interpretation of plans and codes of a difficult and complex nature; and (4) Prepares and maintains reports, records and correspondence relating to the review of plans. (b) The minimum qualifications of a plan review technician are as follows: (1) Completion of high school, vocational school or the equivalent; (2) Possession of three (3) years of experience in the fields of building construction or code interpretation or enforcement; and (3) Demonstration of the following: (A) Thorough knowledge of applicable codes, referenced standards and other regulations; (B) Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications; (C) Knowledge of building construction materials and the principles, practices and methods of building design; (D) Ability to examine and make recommendations on plans submitted for approval; and (E) Ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. (c) Each plan review technician shall attend a minimum of ninety (90) hours of approved continuing education programs over consecutive three-year periods.