City appoints new Chief Building Official

A 25-year veteran employee of the City of Dallas has been named Chief Building Official for the Building Inspections Division of Sustainable Development and Construction department.

Philip Sikes has held positions in both Current Planning and Building Inspection, has served as an Assistant Building Official since 2008 and has also held responsibilities for both the Field Inspection Division and the Permit Center and Plan Review Division.

“Mr. Sikes is committed to continuing to work to make the permitting process as efficient as possible while ensuring that development is in compliance with all building code and development code requirements,” said First Assistant City Manager Ryan S. Evans in a memo to Council.

The City is also conducting a national search for a Development Services Administrator who will manage Building Inspection and the Private Engineering Divisions of Sustainable Development and Construction.