Site Inspection Procedure Overview
Site Inspection Procedure Overview
Risk classification for site inspections is defined based on two criteria: the category of the building and the height of the building.
Making the site inspection report available on the Citizen Search of the DPMS Website promotes transparency and accountability, allowing stakeholders and the public to easily access inspection findings. This accessibility reinforces trust in the compliance and regulatory processes.
Potential challenges may include lapses in timely reporting due to oversight or misunderstanding of the requirements; technical issues with the online reporting system; and applicants may face difficulties in maintaining accurate communication records. Non-compliance could also lead to penalties, straining the applicant-authority relationship.
The Site Inspector plans the date of the site inspection, which can be viewed by the applicant in the 'Applicant Console.' The applicant is also informed via email and SMS.
Imposing severe penalties for not informing the authority about work progress or construction stage can act as a strong deterrent, encouraging applicants to comply with communication requirements. This approach helps ensure that applicants remain vigilant about adhering to rules, thus fostering better compliance behavior.
Digital signatures are used to sign all inspection reports by the concerned Site Inspectors. They ensure authenticity, integrity, and non-repudiation of the inspection reports. This is crucial for maintaining legal validity and trust in the documentation process.
The applicant must communicate the work progress to the Authority, as required by a condition included in the Proceeding letter based on the type of risk category. Failure to inform the authority about the work progress or stage of construction as per G.O.Ms.No.153MA Dated: 01:06:2017 results in severe penalties as per existing rules.
In the online application system, site inspections are allocated to an inspector by the computer based on the risk classification when an application is submitted online.
The site inspection report, detailing the findings of the inspection, must be uploaded within 24 hours of the inspection by the Site Inspector.
Technology plays a crucial role in enhancing the efficiency of the site inspection process through online application submissions, automated inspection allocation based on risk classification, communication of inspection schedules via email and SMS, and digital signatures for authenticating reports. These technological integrations streamline the process and facilitate timely and reliable data management.