(A) The Building Official, member of the Board of Appeals or employee charged with the enforcement of this Code, while acting for the jurisdiction in good faith and without malice in the discharge of the duties required by this Code or other pertinent law or ordinance, shall not thereby be rendered liable personally and is hereby relieved from personal liability for any damages accruing to person or property as a result of any act or by reason of an act or omission in the discharge of official duties. Any suit instituted against an officer or employee because of an act or omission performed by that officer or employee in the lawful discharge of duties under the provisions of this Code shall be afforded all the protection provided by any immunities and defenses provided by other applicable state and federal laws.
(B) This Code shall not be construed or relieve or lessen the responsibility of any person owning, operating or controlling any building or structure for any damages to persons or property caused by defects, nor shall the district, its officers and employees be held as assuming any such liability by reason of the inspections authorized by this Code or any permits or certificates issued under this Code.
(Prior Code, § 3-84) (Ord. 2014-03, passed 11-17-2014)