(A) General. The Code Official shall enforce the provisions of this chapter.
(B) Implementation authority. The Code Official shall have authority as necessary in the interest of public health, safety, and general welfare to interpret and implement the provisions of this chapter; 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 chapter, 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. 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 City Administrator.
(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 the Official’s duties under this chapter.
(F) Notices and orders. The Code Official shall issue all necessary notices or orders pursuant to § 152.99 listed below to ensure compliance with this chapter.
(G) Records. The Code Official shall keep records of all business and activities specified in the provisions of this chapter. Such records shall be retained in the official records as long as the building or structure to which such records relate remains in existence, unless otherwise provided for by other regulations.
(H) Alternative materials, methods, and equipment. The provisions of this chapter are not intended to prevent the installation of any material or to prohibit any method of construction not specifically prescribed by this chapter, provided that any such alternative has been approved. An alternative material or method of construction shall be approved where the Code Official finds that the proposed design is satisfactory and complies with the intent of the provisions of this chapter, and that the alternate material, method, or work offered is, for the purpose intended, at least the equivalent of that prescribed in this chapter in quality, strength, effectiveness, fire resistance, durability, and safety.
(I) Required testing. Whenever there is insufficient evidence of compliance with the provisions of this chapter, or evidence that a material or method does not conform to the requirements of this chapter, or in order to substantiate claims for alternative materials or methods, the Code Official shall have the authority to require tests to be made as evidence of compliance at no expense to the jurisdiction.
(J) Test methods. Test methods shall be as specified in this chapter or by other recognized test standards. In the absence of recognized and accepted test methods, the Code Official shall be permitted to approve appropriate testing procedures performed by an approved agency.
(K) Test reports. Reports of tests shall be retained by the Code Official for the period required for retention of public records.
(L) Material and equipment reuse. Materials, equipment, and devices shall not be reused unless such elements are in good repair or have been reconditioned and tested when necessary, placed in good and proper working condition, and approved.
(Ord. 2015-02, passed 7-13-2015)