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NOV 2 )983 I altered to include the restrooms. The Judge requested that Administrator Wright check with Ester Rymer of the Building Dept. and also with the Fire Dept. to see that all building requirements are complied with. Administrator Wright pointed out that with the exception of the restrooms, practically everything that will be used in the courtroom can be salvaged at such time that a criminal justice complex is built. He noted that we want to move very carefully. SPECIAL INSPECTORS REQUIRED FOR ALL THRESHOLD BUILDINGS The Board reviewed the following memos dated 10/25/83 and 10/10/83: TO: Ester Rymer DATE: October 10, 1983 FILE. '-'Director, Building Department -SUBJECT: Chapter 83-160 Laws of Florida Regarding Special Inspectors FROM: Gary M. Brandenburg REFERENCES: County Attorney I agree with the Department of Community Affairs' interpretation. We should establish standards for Special Inspectors by resolution of the Board of County Commissioners and then maintain a list of those who qualify. Not all architects, engineers, etc. have expertise in structural components. I believe this is an area that we must be very careful about. I agree with D.C.A. that the Special Inspector should not be an employee of the contractor. In my mind it defeats the purpose to have the engineer who designed the project to_insnect it. _ The Special Inspector should be chosen from a list of approved people competent to perform structura� inspections supplied by the County. This individual will negotiate his or her fee directly with the contractor, but will report and be responsible to the enforcing agency. We will develop a form where the inspector must pledge his allegiance to the County. Normal inspection, however, must continue even when a Special Inspector is involved. 54