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The following action shall be taken by the Building Inspector when ordering the repair, vacation or demolition of an unsafe building or structure.
(A) The building shall be ordered repaired in accordance with the latest edition of the International Building Code, International Residential Code, National Electrical Cade and all related mandatory codes as amended and approved by the South Carolina Building Code Council pursuant to § 5-1-33.7 or demolished at the option of the owner.
(B) If the building or structure poses an immediate hazard to life or to the safety of the public it shall be ordered vacated immediately.
(Ord. 08-30, passed 1-12-2009)
Every notice to vacate, in addition to complying with § 5-1-33.3, shall be posted at each exit and entrance to the building or structure and shall state: THIS BUILDING IS UNSAFE AND ITS USE OR OCCUPANCY HAS BEEN PROHIBITED BY THE BUILDING INSPECTOR.
(A) Such notice shall remain posted until the required repairs are made or demolition is completed. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation or their agents to remove such notice without written permission of the Building Inspector, or for any person to enter the building except for the purpose of making the required repairs or of demolishing same.
(B) There shall be no violation under this section for entry upon or into a building or structure by police or fire personnel, Building Inspector or code enforcement personnel or a licensed contractor on the premises for the purpose of repair, removal or razing of the building or structure.
(C) The owner may enter upon the premises when accompanied by any of the personnel listed in division (B) of this section.
(D) Subsequent to posting the building, the building inspector may cause the building to be repaired to the extent required to render it safe or if the notice required demolition, to cause the building or structure to be demolished and all debris removed from the premises.
(Ord. 08-30, passed 1-12-2009)
Alterations, repairs or rehabilitation work may be made to any existing building without requiring the building to comply with all the requirements of the latest edition of the mandatory International Building Code, International Residential Code, International Plumbing Code, International Mechanical Code, International Fire Code, International Energy Conservation Code, International Fuel Gas Code, National Electrical Code and all other related mandatory codes as adopted and amended by the South Carolina Building Codes Council provided that the alteration, repair or rehabilitation work conforms to the requirements of the aforementioned mandatory building codes within this section for new construction. The Building Inspector shall determine, subject to appeal to the Board of Governors the extent, if any, to which the existing building shall be made to conform to the requirements of the aforementioned mandatory building codes within this section for new construction.
(Ord. 08-30, passed 1-12-2009)
The Building Inspector may approve one (1) or more extensions of time as he may determine to be reasonable to complete the required repair or demolition. Such requests for extensions shall be made in writing stating the reasons therefore. If the extensions of time, in total, exceed one hundred twenty (120) days, they must also be approved by the Board of Governors which may act without further public hearing.
(Ord. 08-30, passed 1-12-2009)
No person shall obstruct or interfere with the implementation of any action required by the final notice of the Building Inspector or the Board of Governors. Any person found interfering or obstructing such actions shall be prosecuted to the extent provided for by law.
(Ord. 08-30, passed 1-12-2009)
The Board of Governors is hereby established for the express purpose of providing for the final interpretation of provisions of this code and any complaints or grievances against the permitting process, fee schedules, testing and items requiring a permit pursuant to § 5-1-9. The Board shall consist of seven (7) members who are not employees of the city and shall be appointed by the City Council for staggered terms of four (4) years each. Vacancies shall be filled for unexpired terms in the same manner as the original appointment. Members of the Board of Governors may be removed by City Council for cause.
(Ord. 08-30, passed 1-12-2009)
The Board shall elect a Chairperson from its membership for a term of one (1) year. The Board shall appoint a secretary who may also be an officer of the city approved by the City Administrator or a member of the Board. Other officers may be elected by the Board as provided by its rules of procedure.
(Ord. 08-30, passed 1-12-2009)
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