(a) General. The Code Official shall enforce the provisions of this code.
(b) Rule-making Authority. The Code Official shall have authority as necessary in the interest of public health, safety and general welfare, to adopt and promulgate rules and procedures; to interpret and implement the provisions of this code; to secure the intent thereof; and to designate requirements applicable because of local climatic or other conditions. Such rules shall not have the effect of waiving structural or fire performance requirements specifically provided for in this code, or of violating accepted engineering methods involving public safety.
(c) Inspections. The Code Official shall make all of the required inspections, or shall accept reports of inspection by approved agencies or individuals. All reports of such inspections shall be in writing and be certified by a responsible officer of such approved agency or by the responsible individual. The Code Official is authorized to engage such expert opinion as deemed necessary to report upon unusual technical issues that arise, subject to the approval of the appointing authority.
(d) Right of Entry. The Code Official is authorized to enter the structure or premises at reasonable times to inspect subject to constitutional restrictions on unreasonable searches and seizures. If entry is refused or not obtained, the Code Official is authorized to pursue recourse as provided by law.
(e) Identification. The Code Official shall carry proper identification when inspecting structures or premises in the performance of duties under this code.
(f) Notices and Orders. The Code Official shall issue all necessary notices or orders to ensure compliance with this code.
(g) Department Records. The Code Official shall keep official records of all business and activities of the Department specified in the provisions of this code in accordance with the record retention policy of the Municipality.
(h) Coordination of Inspections. Whenever, in the enforcement of this code, the Code Official finds that any other official of the Municipality is engaged in the process of enforcing another Municipal code or ordinance, it shall be the duty of the Code Official to coordinate his or her inspections and administrative orders with those of the other officials, as fully as practicable, so that visits of numerous inspectors and multiple or conflicting orders can be minimized. Whenever an inspector from any agency or department of the Municipality observes an apparent or actual violation of any provision of this code, the inspector shall report his or her findings to the Code Official.
(Ord. 31-07. Passed 10-23-07.)