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Field Access to Geo-Spatial Data <br /> Many counties are equipping their inspectors and code enforcement officers with mobile <br /> computing tools . Building Inspectors and Code Enforcement Officers in the Department <br /> would benefit from having access to spatial information while in the field, via the laptop <br /> computers already being used . <br /> Data layers such as aerial photography, building footprints, and permit locations (when <br /> mapped ) can be displayed and used for reference . Custom forms can also be created for <br /> the easy input of data . <br /> The Building Division currently uses mobile technology (web enabled laptops ) to enter and <br /> obtain information from the CD-Plus database . One limitation of the current system is that it <br /> does not have a spatial or mapping component to the field application . The Code <br /> Enforcement Division currently does not use mobile technology. Staff indicated that use of <br /> mobile computers for field officers is a possible future initiative . As aforementioned , the <br /> connectivity of the CD - Plus records and spatial component can be closely tied through <br /> spatially enabling the database . It is recommended that a spatial link be generated <br /> between the GIS and the CD-Plus database . This will allow editing , query and viewing of the <br /> inspection and permit data through a GIS interface . <br /> A mobile GIS data browser can be loaded on mobile computers , providing the ability to <br /> conduct address searches and query attributes of all information , such as property owners , <br /> tax parcels , historic inspections data , and other applicable building inspection data . More <br /> information on the mobile data browser can be found in the applications section later in this <br /> Department needs assessment . <br /> The recommended method for accessing spatial data in the field is through the use of <br /> mobile computers , including notebook computers , tablet PCs and hand- held computers . A <br /> mobile data browser can be loaded on mobile computers, allowing the same capabilities <br /> offered by map books , but also the ability to conduct address searches ; query attributes of <br /> all information , such as property owners , historic inspections data , and other applicable <br /> code enforcement data . <br /> 20 <br /> GIS Needs Assessment and Implementation Plan Chapter 1 - Departmental GIS Needs Assessment <br />