San Andreas, CA….On Friday Head Building Official Jeff White retired after 30 years of service to Calaveras County. We had the pleasure of interviewing him on Thursday. We talked for 1/2 half hour or so on how the improvements in building codes have increased the safety of homes, will make homes to be rebuilt in the Butte Fire are increasingly fire safe including homes with fire sprinklers.

We recorded about 1/2 hour of video of our interview but a camera malfunction made the first 20 minutes unusable. Above is the final portion of the video where he summarizes what we discussed luckily makes at least some of it salvageable

He also spoke about how working with other building officials in the industry has been helpful in setting the course for his department. He also believes the building department is in good shape to handle the volume of business as the Butte Fire rebuilding gets underway.

It is also possible to submit your home rebuilding plans now even if clean up has not been completed on your property. That was your plans can be processed and ready to go and just awaiting the clean up certificate.

Congratulations to Jeff on a great career!!