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• 14 <br /> OMR WORK OBJECTIVES (OBJECTIVE 4) <br /> WORK OBJECTIVE 4: DEVELOP A LAND INFORMATION FTTE <br /> 6 MONTH REPORT: <br /> Data Processing has produced a draft program to provide <br /> data for ordinance administration, including a geographic <br /> crop reference file for all subdivisions, zoning, and <br /> building permits. This is the beginning of the program <br /> to computerize the records of the INspections Division <br /> along with the Land Information File for the Current <br /> Planning Division. <br /> PRWECTLONS FOR NEXT 6 MONTHS: <br /> Completion within 6 months. <br /> • SUGZSTED WORK OBJECTIVES THAT COULD BE ADDED TO 'ME WORK PROGRAM <br /> SUGGESTED WORK OBJECTIVE 5: INTEGRATION OF ALTERNATIVE ENERGY <br /> DESIGNS (SOLAR DESIGN) INID-THE <br /> BUILDING CODE <br /> The increased cost of fuel has encouraEed people to turn <br /> to alternative sources of heat. The Inspections division <br /> is now assulted with an array of different devices intended <br /> to provide heat or cooling for buildings. The building <br /> codes need to be adopted to outline what type installations <br /> are allowed and which are not. This objective may require <br /> additional training for inspectcrs. <br /> SUGGESTED WORK OBJECTIVE 6: ADOPTION OF A BUILDING CODE ORDINANCE <br /> Orange County should adopt a loci ordinar:ce or the enforce- <br /> ment of the State Building Code waking specific reference to <br /> construction, electrical service, plumbing and mechanical. <br /> Other jurisdictions electrical service, plumbing and mechanical. <br /> Other jurisdictions have similar orlinances and this should not <br /> require extensive work. <br /> • <br />