(a) The Chief Enforcement Official shall devote his whole time to the duties of his office. He shall receive applications required by this Building Code, issue permits and furnish the prescribed certificates. He shall examine premises for which permits have been issued and shall make necessary inspections to see that the provisions of law are complied with and that construction is prosecuted safely. He shall enforce all provisions of this Building Code. He shall, when requested by proper authority, or when the public interest so requires, make investigations in connection with matters referred to in the Building Code and render written reports on the same. To enforce compliance with law, to remove illegal or unsafe conditions, to secure the necessary safeguards during construction, or to require adequate exit facilities in buildings and structures, he shall issue such notices or orders as may be necessary.
(b) Inspections required under the provisions of this Building Code shall be made by the Chief Enforcement Official. He may accept reports of inspectors of recognized inspection services, after investigation of their qualifications and reliability. No certificate called for by any provision of this Building Code shall be issued on such reports unless the same are in writing and certified to by a responsible officer of such service.
(Ord. 40-80. Passed 2-11-80.)
(c) The Chief Enforcement Official shall keep comprehensive records of applications of permits issued, of certificates issued, of inspections made, of reports rendered, and of notices or orders issued. He shall retain a copy of the plans, specifications and documents for buildings for five years after the date of issuance of a building permit.
(Ord. 21-80. Passed 1-28-80.)
(d) All such records shall be open to public inspection for good and sufficient reasons, at the stated office hours, but shall not be removed from the office of the Chief Enforcement Official without his written consent.
(e) The Chief Enforcement Official shall make written reports to his immediate superior once each month, or oftener if requested, including statements of permits and certificates issued, and orders promulgated.
(Ord. 40-80. Passed 2-11-80.)