(A) Inspections by Building Commissioner.
(1) All construction shall be subject to periodic inspections by the Building Commissioner irrespective of whether a building permit has been or is required to be obtained.
(2) The Building Commissioner may, at any reasonable time, go in, upon, around or about the premises where any structure subject to the provisions of this chapter and the Building Code or the rules of the Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission is located for the purpose of inspecting and investigating the structure. The inspection and investigation may be made before or after construction of the project is completed for the purpose of determining whether the structure meets building standards and procedures and ascertaining whether the construction and procedures have been accomplished in a manner consistent with this chapter and the Building Code and with the rules of the Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission.
(Prior Code, § 15.12.210)
(B) Inspections by Fire Department.
(1) The Fire Department has independent authority to conduct inspections and take enforcement actions under I.C. 36-8-17.
(2) The Building Commissioner and the Fire Department shall work cooperatively to conduct inspections and investigations to promote compliance with fire safety laws.
(Prior Code, § 15.12.220)
(Ord. 2003-01, passed 3-3-2003)