Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the building department?

The responsibility that is not typically associated with the building department is to submit the final report. In the context of construction and the role of the building department, their primary functions include reviewing and approving plans and permits, conducting inspections, and ensuring that construction complies with local codes and regulations.

While the building department may review inspection reports and perform final inspections to verify compliance with building codes and standards, the submission of a final report is generally the responsibility of the special inspector or a designated party involved in the inspection process. This final report contains critical information about the results of the inspections, and it is typically submitted to the building department by the special inspector to document the findings.

The building department relies on the inspection reports submitted to them, but they do not engage in the submission process themselves. Their role is more on the compliance verification side rather than the reporting aspect, which clearly delineates the responsibilities of the different parties involved in construction and special inspections.