Any permit issued under this chapter shall not be construed to relieve any person doing any work authorized under any permit issued under this chapter from liability for damages for any injury or death to anyone caused by any defect in such work or performing such work; nor shall the city, including its officers and employees or any other agents of the city, be held liable for such injury or death by reason of the issuance of any permit under this chapter, or the performance of any inspection by the city or the issuance of a certificate certifying that such work has been inspected and approved by the city.
(Sec. 18-5.7, R.O. 1978 (1983 Ed.)) (1990 Code, Ch. 18, Art. 5, § 18-5.7) (Am. Ord. 93-59)