👷 Interested in learning about a career in building safety? Hear from electrical inspector, Tanya Orr. Tanya is carving a path for women in inspections. 🔌 #BuildingSafety365 #SafetyFirst

🏗️ The International Code Council put together the Kids Corner to teach kids what building safety professionals do to make communities safer. See the Building Safety Month activities and earn a certificate as a Junior Code Official. 👷 bit.ly/44UCxpY #BuildingSafety365

☀️ Memorial Day is coming up. No work is permitted in the public right-of-way during the City of Raleigh holiday schedule. This means lane closures and digging will be restricted May 24-27. 🚫 Learn more: bit.ly/3ma1Z93

👋 Did you miss the Raleigh Permits May newsletter email yesterday? View it here to stay up to date and subscribe to receive these emails in the future. bit.ly/4bZPn8R

🙌 This week's theme for #BuildingSafetyMonth2024 is Celebrating Success in Building Safety. What better way to celebrate than with our own Chief Mechanical Inspector, Dick Flowers, being named the department Employee of the Year. Congrats, Dick!

🤩 A new customer request form is now available❕ The form is a service enhancement that will allow staff to more quickly respond to your questions and inquiries. Staff will also be able to track metrics that help us improve our performance. 💪 bit.ly/4c4DdLI

ICYMI❕ We are happy to share that the following applications can now be submitted through the Permit and Development Portal: ✅ Residential Demolition ✅ Residential Electrical Generator ✅ Residential Fence 👀 Read more: bit.ly/3xer1JS

❔ Ask questions and share comments in the engagement portal about the Temporary and Accessory Emergency Shelters text change (TC-4-24). This update to the UDO allows emergency shelters to operate during inclement weather or mass displacement events. bit.ly/3x5DXlj

📗 The updated Development Fee Guide is now online. Applications submitted for review on or after July 1, 2024, will be subject to the new rates until June 30, 2025. Learn more: bit.ly/3zr1TAc.

City of Raleigh offices are closed on Thursday, July 4, to observe Independence Day. No work will be permitted in the right-of-way during the City of Raleigh holiday schedule. This means lane closures and digging will be restricted from July 3-4. bit.ly/3L8WuQN

📆 City of Raleigh offices are closed on Thursday, July 4, to observe Independence Day. No work will be permitted in the right-of-way during the City of Raleigh holiday schedule. This means lane closures and digging will be restricted from July 3-4. 🔗 in bio.

🔍 Due to the global technology outage Inspections scheduled for today are expected to be rescheduled for Monday, July 22. Any new inspection requests made through the weekend will be scheduled for Tuesday, July 23, 2024, or later that week. Thank you for your patience!

Services have been restored to the Permit Portal. Inspections scheduled for today, July 19, 2024 will be rescheduled for Monday, July 22, 2024. New inspection requests made over the weekend will be scheduled for Tuesday, July 23, 2024, or later in the week.

🏡 City inspectors participated in the 2024 Builder's Blitz with @habitatwake. Check out the great work done by volunteer trade pros to complete 4️⃣ affordable houses in just 7️⃣ days❕ bit.ly/46lX0ET

Starting August 1, we'll launch new Residential and Non-Residential permit applications. Notable changes will include: ✅ 50% shorter applications ✅ Additional instructions ✅ Subcontractor signatures are no longer needed. Stay tuned for more details!

📄 The Raleigh Permits July newsletter is ready for you to read! 👀 Follow the link to see what's happening in Raleigh Permits and be sure to subscribe to receive the newsletter in the future: bit.ly/4dpbKFi

🙌 The new and improved Residential and Non-Residential Permit Applications are available online. Old formats will still be accepted during a 30-day grace period. Be sure to update bookmarks. Clear browser cache if you have trouble accessing the new forms. bit.ly/3LLQk9N

👏 Congrats to our inspectors who received awards at the NC Building Inspectors Association conference. 🏆 Dick Flowers - Lifetime Achievement 🏆 Dwayne Jones - Mechanical Inspector of the Year 🎤 Jeremiah Weckesser - VP of the North Carolina Mechanical Inspectors Association

💭 Reflecting Raleigh: The Next Comprehensive Plan is a multi-year, citywide project to create a roadmap for Raleigh’s future. Tell us how you want to be engaged throughout this important process: bit.ly/3WWCXbU

👋 Labor Day is coming soon. Lane closures and digging within the City of Raleigh’s right-of-way will be restricted from Friday, Aug. 30 at 4 p.m. to Tuesday, Sept. 3 at 9 a.m. No equipment or material should be stored or left in the right-of-way. bit.ly/3L8WuQN