1. There is hereby created the office of Municipal Building Inspector within the administrative structure of the city. The Municipal Building Inspector shall be appointed by the City Council; said appointment shall continue during good behavior and satisfactory service. Removal from office shall only be for cause, after full opportunity has been given for a hearing on specific charges. This position may also be filled, on a contractual basis, if necessary.
2. The Municipal Building Inspector shall be in good health and shall be physically capable of performing the duties of his or her office.
3. The powers and duties of the Municipal Building Inspector shall be as follows:
a. To enforce all provisions of the codes adopted by this code of ordinances;
b. To receive and process applications required by such codes or this code of ordinances;
c. To review building permit applications, other permit applications, issue required certificates and serve as the Zoning Administration Officer for the city. See Chapter 4 of this code of ordinances;
d. To examine premises for which permits have been issued under such codes or this code of ordinances and make necessary inspections to see that the provisions of the codes or this code of ordinances are complied with and that construction is done safely. See Chapter 4 of this code of ordinances;
e. To investigate, when requested by the City Council, or when the public interest so requires, matters referred to in such codes and render written reports on the same;
f. To issue such notices or orders as may be necessary to enforce compliance with the adopted codes or this code of ordinances, to remove illegal or unsafe conditions, to secure the necessary safeguards during construction or to require adequate exit facilities in buildings and structures; and
g. To make inspections required under the provisions of the codes adopted by this code of ordinances, or to ensure that inspections are made by a duly-appointed assistant.
4. During any temporary absence of the Municipal Building Inspector, the City Council may designate an Acting Building Inspector; the City Clerk shall serve as Acting Building Inspector, unless the City Council designates another person as such, by motion.
5. The Municipal Building Inspector, while in the discharge of official duty, shall have the authority to enter any building or premises for the purpose of making any inspection or test of the construction or equipment contained therein, or its installation.
6. The Municipal Building Inspector may perform electrical or plumbing inspections and may also serve as the Electrical or Plumbing Inspector, if so designated by the City Council.