(A) In accordance with IC 36-7-2-3 the Building Commissioner, or their designee, upon presentation of town issued credentials, may inspect any structure or other improvements at any reasonable time.
(B) All construction shall be subject to periodic inspections by the Building Commissioner irrespective of whether a building permit has been, or is required to be, obtained.
(C) The Building Commissioner, or their designee, upon presentation of proper credentials, may at any reasonable time go in, upon, around or about the premises where any structure subject to the provisions of this chapter or the rules of the Commission is located for the purposes of inspection and investigation of such structure.
(D) Such inspection and investigation may be made before and/or after construction on the project is completed for the purposes of determining whether the structure complies with all applicable building standards and procedures and ascertaining whether the construction has been accomplished in a manner consistent with this chapter and the rules of the Commission.
(E) In accordance with IC 36-7-2-9.5, if the Building Commissioner, or their designee, determines the building, structure, improvement, or other project violates any applicable law, rule, order, or interpretation of the Commission, the Building Commissioner shall provide to the building (electric, mechanical, plumbing, etc.) permit applicant the following:
(1) Identify the specific feature in violation (non-compliance); and,
(2) Specify the applicable law, rule, order, or interpretation upon which the finding of non- compliance is based by identifying the applicable building or fire code edition (year of adoption), chapter, and section.
(Ord. 2022-G-02, passed 2-3-22)