1. The Building Official shall have the authority to cause the disconnection of any wiring or equipment if it is dangerous to life or property or may interfere with the work of the Fire Department. He or she shall perform other duties as may be required by the Community Services Director or by any classification plan adopted by the City.
2. The Building Official or designated appointee has reasonable cause to believe that there exists in a structure or upon a premises a condition which is contrary to or in violation of this code which makes the structure or premises unsafe, dangerous or hazardous, the Building Official or designee is authorized to enter the structure or premises at reasonable times to inspect or to perform the duties imposed by this code, provided that if such structure or premises be occupied that credentials be presented to the occupant and entry requested. If such structure or premises be unoccupied, the Building Official shall make reasonable effort to locate the owner or other person having charge or control of the structure or premises and request entry. If entry is refused, the Building Official shall have recourse to the remedies provided by law to secure entry.
3. The Building Official or designated appointee is hereby authorized, directed, and empowered to inspect all electrical installations within the City, to condemn and order removed or remodeled and put in proper and safe condition for the prevention of fire and the safety of life, all electrical heating and lighting apparatus, power generators, motors, machinery, fixtures and connections, electrical equipment used in the supply, distribution, or utilization of electrical current for light heat, or power purposed and to control the disposition and arrangements of the same so that persons and property shall not be in danger therefrom.
4. The Building Official shall administer and enforce the provisions of this chapter. He or she shall keep records of each ruling or determination made under its provisions, and notify in writing all persons involved. He or she shall keep complete records of all permits issued, inspections made, and other official work performed in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.
5. The Building Official and his or her assistants shall not engage in the business of the sale, installation, or maintenance of electrical equipment either directly or indirectly, and they shall have no financial interest in any firm engaged in such business in the City at any time while holding office.