William Dobis
Class III Certification
Job Title: Planning/Zoning Officer
Telephone: 440-204-2040
Fax: 440-244-6920

Responsibilities:

1. Review all plot plans to make sure all set backs are met and that the proper zoning is in place.
2. Serve as Secretary for the Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals.
3. Attend meetings in regards to proposed sub-divisions, shopping districts, industrial parks, etc.
4. Keep Mayor, Safety/Service Director, and Building Commissioner abreast of up coming issues and proposals being forwarded to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
5. Keep official zoning map up-to-date.
6. Answer all calls related to zoning.
7. Review all lot splits.
8. Advise co-workers as to zoning situations.

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Linda Fowler
Class V Certification: HVAC
Job Title: Mechanical Inspector (HVAC)
Telephone: 440-204-2032
Fax: 440-244-6920

Responsibilities

1. Provide heating, ventilating and air conditioning inspections on all commercial and residential work being performed within the City Of Lorain
2. Review all residential plans for new construction and additions
3. Provide technical support of code enforcement to the public
4. Provide general property inspections on residential One, Two and Three Family rental units, as required by City Ordinance 126-97
5. Enforce the Lorain Property Maintenance Code as required by City Ordinance 30-96
6. Public Relations
7. Answering Complaints

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Richard Klinar
Plumbing Inspector Certification
Class III Building Inspector
Class I Building Official
Job Title: Sr. Plumbing Inspector
Telephone: 440-204-2034
Fax: 440-244-6920

Responsibilities:

1. Perform both field and office work in securing compliance with City ordinances and the Ohio Plumbing Code, for existing and new plumbing installations

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Saul Plaza
Class III Certification
Job Title: Building Inspector
Telephone: 440-204-2037
Fax: 440-244-6920

Responsibilities:

1. Commercial and Residential inspections which include footers, foundations, framing, insulation, drywall, and final inspections
2. Public relations, answering complaints
3. Communicating the code 1, 2, 3 Residential and OBC codes
4. Communicating with Zoning Officer and reviewing residential plans

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David Busch
Certification: Electrical Safety Inspector
Job Title: Assistant Chief Electrician
Telephone: 440-204-2043
Fax: 440-244-6920

Responsibilities:

1. Performs skilled inspection work in securing compliance with City ordinances and regulations governing the installation and operation of electrical systems and equipment
2. Assists in the supervision of traffic signal and fire alarm systems; does related work if required. Work is subject to periodic review and inspection of the City Electrician.
3. Check plans and workmanship to see that electrical work complies with ordinances and regulations and recommends methods for improvement
4. Works as a supervising journeyman maintenance electrician on traffic signals and fire alarm systems at discretion of Chief City Electrician

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