Building Official

Role of the Building Official

The City's Building Official is responsible for making certain the City’s Building Code is followed and permit requirements are met. These tasks include:

• Reviewing commercial and residential building plans
• Re-checking the capacity of load bearing members
• Insuring all aspects of the building code are followed
• Performing building inspections for code compliance
• Performing occupancy permit inspections for all new businesses
• Providing assistance to builders and residents who have questions about building and zoning requirements
• Referring citizens to other agencies when their concerns are not under the City’s jurisdiction

Background

Neil has over eighteen years’ experience as a Building Inspector, Building Official, and Fire Marshal. 

• Master of Arts Degree in Training & Development from Lindenwood University
• Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Administration from Lindenwood University
• Associate of Arts Degree in Architecture from Ranken Technical College

He has held the position of Assistant Chief-Structural Inspections with St. Louis County, Building Official/Fire Marshal with the City of Brentwood, and Director of Planning & Development with the City of Warrenton.

Certifications and Membership

Neil is a Certified Building Official (CBO), Certified Fire Marshal, Plans Examiner, and holds numerous certifications with the ICC:

• Certified Building Official
• Building Plans Examiner
• Building Inspector
• Residential Building Inspector
• Commercial Building Inspector
• Building Code Specialist
• Certified Fire Marshal
• Fire Plans Examiner
• Fire Inspector I
• Fire Inspector II
• Fire Code Specialist 
• Fire Codes and Standards Module 
• ICC/AACE Code Enforcement Administrator 
• ICC /AACE Property Maintenance and Housing Inspector 
• Housing Code Official

• Missouri Association of Building Officials and Inspectors (MABOI)-Current President 
• International Code Council (ICC)-Member

To contact Neil, call 314.835.6137 or send an email.