(a) This and other articles of the city relating generally to building and structures shall be administered and enforced by the person designated by the city. The person designated by the city shall act as Chief Building Official and may assume the responsibilities of or with the consent and approval of the governing body appoint a Building Inspector and such other assistants as may be advisable for the issuance of building permits and the inspection of building work.
(b) The person designated by the city shall prepare such application, permit, inspection and record forms as may be required for the purposes of the article. The person designated by the city may make and promulgate the necessary rules and regulations to obtain conformity with this article pertaining to the making of applications for building permits, issuing of building permits, and inspecting of buildings and building works.