(A) For the purpose of establishing pre-existing conditions which may not be in compliance with the Town of James Island Flood Damage Prevention and Protection Ordinance, it is hereby established that the Building Services Department is authorized to conduct inspections of existing structures at the request or with the consent of the owner of the structure or his agent for compliance with the Town of James Island Flood Damage Prevention and Protection Ordinance when requested for a proposed real estate transaction or insurance policy issue.
(B) The Building Official may promulgate regulations for the implementation of this program, consistent with the intent hereof and with the terms of the remainder of Chapter 151 of the Code of Ordinances of the Town of James Island.
(C) These inspections are to be conducted at a convenient time for the property owner or his agent and during the normal operating hours of the Building Services Department.
(D) Reports generated as a result of these inspections are to be considered public records and are to be maintained in the Office of the Building Official in accordance with the county records retention schedule.
(Ord. 2016-14, passed 1-19-2017)