(A) General. The Code Official is hereby authorized and directed to enforce the provisions of this code. The Code Official shall have the authority to render interpretations of this code and to adopt policies and procedures in order to clarify the application of its provisions. Such interpretations, policies and procedures shall be in compliance with the intent and purpose of this code. Such policies and procedures shall not have the effect of waiving requirements specifically provided for in this code.
(B) Inspections. The Code Official, or his or her designee, shall make all of the required inspections, or shall accept reports of inspection by approved agencies or individuals. All reports of inspections shall be in writing and certified by a responsible officer of the approved agency or by the responsible individual. The Code Official, or his or her 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 Mayor and City Council.
(C) Right of entry. Where it is necessary to make an inspection to enforce the provisions of this code, or whenever the Code Official, or his or her designee, has reasonable cause to believe that there exists in a structure or upon a premises a condition in violation of this code, the Code Official, or his or her designee, is authorized to enter the structure or premises at reasonable times to inspect or perform the duties imposed by this code, provided that the owner or occupant of the premises has given consent for entry. If the structure or premises is unoccupied, the Code Official, or his or her designee, shall first make a reasonable effort to locate the owner or other person having charge or control of the structure or premises and request entry. If entry is refused, the Code Official, or his or her designee, shall have recourse to the remedies provided by law to secure entry. The Code Official shall wear a body camera at all times.
(D) Identification. The Code Official, or his or her designee, shall carry proper identification when inspecting structures or premises in the performance of duties under this code.
(E) Notices and orders. The Code Official, or his or her designee, shall issue all necessary notices or orders to ensure compliance with this code.
(F) Department records. The Code Official, or his or her designee, shall keep official records of all business and activities of the department specified in the provisions of this code. Such records shall be retained in the official records for the period required for retention of public records.
(Ord. 2019-01, passed 7-15-19)