The Building Official or his or her representative is charged with the administration and enforcement of the code and shall, in the enforcement and administration of this code, act on any question relative to the make or manner of construction and the materials to be used in the erection, repair, removal, demolition, location, use, occupancy and the maintenance of, addition to, and installation of service equipment in all buildings and structures, except as may otherwise be specifically provided for by requirements of other laws or by other provisions of this code. Without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing, such Building Official or his or her representative shall, whether as included within, or as additional to the foregoing, perform the following specific duties:
(A) He or she shall receive applications and issue permits required by this code and examine the premises for which such permits have been issued and enforce compliance with the provisions of the code.
(B) He or she shall issue all notices and orders and do all things necessary to remove illegal, unsafe and unsanitary conditions including inadequate exit facilities in buildings or structures either now existing or hereafter constructed.
(C) He or she shall make or cause to be made inspections to insure compliance with this code. All reports of inspections shall be in writing and signed by the person making same or responsible for making same.
(D) He or she shall keep official records of all business and activities of the division or bureau he or she has been appointed to administer, including but not limited to applications, drawings and specifications received, permits and certificates issued, fees collected, reports of inspections and notices and orders issued. File copies of all papers in connection with building operations shall be retained indefinitely.