1343.04 INSPECTIONS.

   (a)   In accordance with Dover Codified Ordinances Chapter 1355, the City of Dover shall have the authority and the duty to inspect residential, commercial and industrial properties externally subject to this Chapter for compliance and to issue citations for any violations of the City Building Code.

   (b)   The Building and Zoning Administrator or designee 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 and be certified by a responsible individual. The Building and Zoning Administrator or designee is authorized to engage such expert opinion as deemed necessary to report upon unusual technical issues that arise, subject to the approval of the appointing authority.

      (1)   External inspections of vacant residential, commercial or industrial property shall be conducted a minimum of twice per year to ensure the compliance of property maintenance codes.

      (2)   Any inspection that is to take place within thirty (30) days of a previous inspection may or may not be conducted at the discretion of the Building and Zoning Administrator.

         (Ord. 71-22. Passed 12-19-22.)