The Building Inspector is hereby charged with the examination and inspection of buildings and structures, with the enforcement of all provisions of this Building and Housing Code, and with all other laws and ordinances relating to the erection, construction, alteration, repair, addition to, raising or moving of, change in the nature of use or occupancy of, and safety of buildings, structures, elevators, heating apparatus, gas fitting, electric wiring, house drainage and plumbing, boilers, fire escapes, stairways, exits and fire protective construction and devices. He or she shall decide questions relating to the strength of buildings and structures and the quality of all structural material. He or she shall approve, or cause to be approved, all plans and specifications submitted before a permit for any construction purpose is issued, and when such plans and specifications comply with lawful requirements, he or she shall issue the required permit. He or she shall cause the prosecution of any person violating any of the building regulations of the City.
(Ord. 28-61. Passed 6-14-61.)