(A) Appointment. There is hereby created the Office of Gas, Oil and Solid Fuel Burner Inspector. He or she shall be appointed by the Mayor by and with the consent and approval of the City Council. The Inspector shall be a person, experienced and qualified, by schooling in the piping and handling of gas and fuel oil fired units and handling of solid fuel burning devices.
(B) Oath; bond. The Gas, Oil and Solid Fuel Burner Inspector shall before entering upon the duties of his or her office, take the oath prescribed by law for the city officers and execute a bond to the city in the penal sum of $1,000 with such securities as the City Council shall approve, conditioned for the faithful performance of the duties of his or her office.
(C) Duties. The Gas, Oil and Solid Fuel Burner Inspector is designed to administer and enforce this chapter. The Gas, Oil and Solid Fuel Burner Inspector shall sign and issue all notices, permits and certificates required by this chapter. He or she shall pass upon and approve all plans and surveys required by this chapter. He or she shall keep all records of all notices issued, applications received and permits granted. He or she shall keep a record of violations of this chapter. He or she shall inspect and for the purpose thereof, may enter all houses and other buildings in the course of erection and all houses undergoing alteration or repair as often as may be necessary to ensure conformance with the requirements of this chapter. He or she shall compel all work on gas, oil and solid fuel burners to be performed in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. He or she shall collect all fees required by this chapter and pay them to the City Treasurer.
(1960 Code, § 27-1-4)