Main Purpose and Function

The Building Code Engineer is responsible for complex advisory work which involves making independent and technical interpretations and decisions on behalf of the Chief Building Official with regard to the Vancouver Building By-law and Vancouver Fire By-law (code) as they relate to permitting. This position oversees the sprinkler permit process in the Building Review Branch and ensures that all required information is provided by the Professional Engineer or fire protection applicant for Sprinkler Permit Applications submitted through this technical stream. This position also plans, coordinates and directs the activities of the Project Coordinators engaged in fire protection plans examination and sprinkler permit issuance.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Authorizes Sprinkler and Building Permit Issuance (compliance with the Building By-law and related NFPA standards).
• Comments, interprets and applies the i...