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Construction Type

Construction type identifies the materials used to construct a building. This may or may not influence inspections and fees for the building project, depending on the jurisdiction.

Select Construction Types from the Land Setup menu to display a list of all the construction types currently in the system. From this list, administrators have the option to add a new construction type or edit, expire, or delete existing types.

NOTE: It is a best practice never to delete a construction type after it has been created; instead, mark it as Expired to avoid corrupting any information that may be tied to that type.

Add and Edit Construction Types

Click the Add record button at the top right corner of the panel to create a new construction type.
Click the Edit record button next to the code of an existing construction type to view or edit the current information for that type.

IMPORTANT: Do not mark a construction type as expired until there are no buildings within your jurisdiction with the construction type.

Const Type ID: This is a numeric identifier that is automatically assigned after it is saved. This box cannot be changed.
Const Code: This is a 10-character identifier created by the administrator. This code appears in lists and drop-down boxes and allows users to distinguish one construction type from another. This box cannot be changed once the construction type has been saved.
Description: This is a brief explanation of the construction type. Descriptions are often just a more detailed version of the type code, but administrators may include more exact information if they desire.
Expired: This check box, available on the Edit: Construction Type panel, marks the construction type as expired on the main Construction Type panel.

Last updated 1/2/2020.