(A) Authority.
(1) It shall be the duty of the Director of Fire and Building or his/her designee to administer and enforce the provisions of this chapter and all other regulations relating to building and zoning and to inspect all buildings, structures, parts and appurtenances thereof regulated by this chapter as frequently as may be necessary to insure compliance with the provisions of this chapter. The Director of Fire and Building is authorized to issue determinations, interpretations and orders as necessary, and require plats, plans and other descriptive materials in connection with applications for permits as are necessary ensure compliance with this chapter.
(2) The Director of Fire and Building is authorized to delegate the power, duty and authority to enforce the provisions of this chapter to a Building Official, who may be either an employee of the village or an outside consultant retained by the village.
(B) General. The Director of Fire and Building, or designee, shall enforce all the provisions of this chapter and shall act on any questions relative to the mode or manner of construction and the materials to be used in the erection, addition, alteration, repair, removal, demolition, installation of service equipment and the location, use, occupancy and maintenance of all buildings and structures.
(C) Inspections. The Director of Fire and Building shall perform all required inspections, or may accept reports of inspections by the Building Official or other approved agencies or individuals; all reports of such inspections shall be in writing and certified by a responsible officer of such approved agency or by the responsible individual. The Director of Fire and Building may engage such experts as may be necessary to analyze and make recommendations on unusual technical issues that arise during the course of construction. The cost of these experts shall be borne by the property owner/permit applicant.
(D) Credentials. The Director of Fire and Building, Building Official and his/her authorized representatives shall carry proper credentials for their respective office when inspecting any buildings and premises and performing duties under this chapter.
(E) Rulemaking authority. The Director of Fire and Building shall be authorized, in the interest of public health, safety and general welfare, to adopt and promulgate rules and regulations, to interpret and implement the provisions of this chapter, to secure the intent thereof and to designate requirements applicable because of local climatic or other conditions; but such rules shall not have the effect of waiving working stresses or fire resistance requirements specifically provided in this chapter, or violating accepted engineering practices impacting public safety.
(F) Records. The Director of Fire and Building shall keep official records of applications received, permits and certificates issued, fees collected, reports of inspections and notices and orders issued. Such records shall be retained as official records so long as the building or structure to which they relate remains in existence unless otherwise provided by other regulations. Plans and specifications for single family houses and accessory structures may be destroyed after five years. Those parts of plans for commercial, retail, industrial or multi-family buildings which may be useful for future periodic inspections shall be kept.
(G) Supervision. The Director of Fire and Building shall have the power to issue "stop work" orders on construction, installation, alteration or repair of buildings and structures, and parts and appurtenances thereof, regulated by this chapter, when such work is being done in violation of any provision relating thereto, or in violation of the Zoning Code.
(Ord. 1123, passed 1-28-20)