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Which type of review does the Department of Building and Safety NOT perform?

  1. Electrical Plan Check

  2. Environmental Review

  3. Mechanical/HVAC Plan Check

  4. Plumbing Plan Check

The correct answer is: Environmental Review

The correct answer is the environmental review because it falls outside the typical purview of the Department of Building and Safety, which primarily focuses on ensuring compliance with building codes through technical assessments of construction plans. The Department of Building and Safety is responsible for various plan checks related to construction projects, which include verifying that electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and HVAC systems meet code standards. Each of these reviews helps ensure that building systems are safe, efficient, and compliant with regulations. Environmental reviews, on the other hand, are typically conducted by other entities or departments focused specifically on assessing the impact of projects on the environment. This type of review considers aspects like air quality, water quality, and ecological impact, which are not the main responsibilities of the Department of Building and Safety. Thus, the environmental review is the one that does not fall under their operational scope.