Avalon’s DeSimone Named ‘2010 Building Inspector of Year’

AVALON — AvalonConstruction-Code Official Sal DeSimone has been named “2010 Building Inspector of the Year” by the Building Officials Association of New Jersey. DeSimone was recognized for his achievement at the March 10 Avalon Borough Council meeting.
“The Avalon community is very pleased with this the association’s recognition of Sal’s dedication and hard work,” stated Avalon Mayor Martin Pagliughi in a release. “Sal has done a tremendous job in Avalon’s construction office and the borough is honored to have one of the very best in the business handling the difficult code and construction issues.”
DeSimone will be honored by the Building Officials Association of New Jersey during an awards luncheon scheduled for April 29 at the Trump Taj Mahal Grand Ballroom. The luncheon will be followed with another evening reception, also at the Trump Taj Mahal.
The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs recently informed Avalon officials about DeSimone’s honor, calling it “the highest honor that can be bestowed upon a code official.” The New Jersey DCA will join the building association with honoring DeSimone at the awards luncheon.
DeSimone was hired as Avalon Construction-Code Official in March 1999. He also serves with the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Community Rating Services, and is a longtime member of the Cape May County Bridge Commission.
DeSimone has taught classes relating to building codes and the legal aspects of building code inspections at Atlantic Cape Community College, Rutgers University, and Middlesex County College. He also volunteers his time as chairman of Middle Township Fire District No. 2, Rio Grande.
DeSimone resides in Rio Grande with his wife, Lucille. He has been an active member of the Rio Grande Volunteer Fire Company since 1975, and is a member of the Cape May County Exempt Firemen’s Association.