OptaSoft - CBI FAQ

Frequent Asked Questions

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[1]	Is this a tool for plan check only? How will it impact building industry?	[2]	How does this impact the role of the code official? Do we still need to check anything? Will a computer eliminate the need for plan reviewers?

[3]	This tool is most valuable when widely used by design professionals. How does OptaSoft make it available to them, at a cost, which both small especially and large Architectural & Engineering firms can justify in their project budgets?	[4]	How OptaSoft addresses the local code requirements for different states and smaller jurisdictions?

[5]	Does OptaSoft track the data that is entered in the system? If so will they make it available for others? somehow - the information about building trends would be very useful.	[6]	Do you anticipate entering local amendments into the "Intelligent Review Engine" being done by a computer programmer, code official, or clerical staff?

[7]	What skill level would be necessary to use the software?	[8]	What level of computer knowledge will a code official need to incorporate and use Commercial Building Inspector^Ž in their municipality?

[9]	How long will it take a municipality to fully incorporate Commercial Building InspectorŽ into their existing workflow?	[10]	Will OptaSoft continue to update the code checking software as new codes are promulgated by a jurisdiction and or when the national model codes change?

[11]	How long will OptaSoft continue to support previous software editions of building codes? Will government agencies be forced to adopt newer versions of the software in order to be able to use Commercial Building Inspector^Ž?	[12]	What are the technical requirements (i.e. internet bandwidth, Windows version, internet browser, etc.) needed to use Commercial Building Inspector^Ž?

[13]	How fast can Commercial Building Inspector^Ž display the code compliance status report?	[14]	I lost my Internet connection shortly after I launched the software. Do I still display the code compliance status report?

[15]	How much time does it take to create a code compliance report using CBI?	[16]	Is there a special price when a new code software edition is released?

[17]	I did not obtain software maintenance coverage when I initially purchased the software, can I still obtain the newly published code software edition?	[18]	What do I get with the software maintenance coverage?

[19]	Can I be notified before software maintenance coverage expires?	[20]	I would like to purchase CBI, but I dont need all modules that it provides. Can I pick my own?

[21]	I am a small government agency and would like to purchase CBI, but I dont have enough money allocated in this year budget. Can I obtain the software?	[22]	Why is Commercial Building Inspector^Žsoftware one solution that stands above the rest?

[23]	I finished using the trial software and I would like to purchase it. Do I have to wait till I pay and then receive the CD?	[24]	I am in a busy governmental agency and receives a lot phone calls with questions such as "Can I build?" How would CBI help me?