A. Qualified Inspectors: Under the act, local governments are granted the right to enter agreements with other governmental units to enforce building codes as well as to hire third party qualified inspectors in accordance with the terms of the act to provide inspection services. A list of qualified inspectors will be provided by the city. Any qualified inspector not on the list must be preapproved by the city.
B. Building Inspection: If a commercial building within the city of East Dubuque municipal limits is under new construction, or it has been vacant for a consecutive period of thirty (30) days, prior to opening the doors to the public, a satisfactory building inspection, by a qualified inspector, must be submitted to the zoning administrator for approval. All costs of the inspection are the responsibility of the owner.
C. Fire Inspection: If a commercial building within the city of East Dubuque municipal limits is under new construction, or it has been vacant for a consecutive period of thirty (30) days, prior to opening the doors to the public, a satisfactory fire inspection, by the East Dubuque fire department, must be submitted to the zoning administrator for approval. All costs of the inspection are the responsibility of the owner.
D. Transfer Of Ownership: Upon transfer of ownership of a commercial building, within the city of East Dubuque municipal limits, a satisfactory building inspection, by a qualified inspector, prior to opening its doors to the public, must be submitted to the zoning administrator for approval. All costs of the inspection are the responsibility of the owner.
E. Issuance Of Certificate Of Occupancy: Upon approval by the zoning administrator, following review of a satisfactory inspection, a certificate of occupancy will be signed and given to the owner. Occupancy and use shall not be allowed until the certificate is issued. Any deficiencies that are identified in the inspection must be corrected as directed by the zoning administrator. (Ord. 13-0420, 4-15-2013)