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The Building Commissioner shall keep suitable records, which are to be kept on file in the City Hall and in which records shall be recorded the location and character of every building, structure or other work for which a certificate or permit is issued, a copy of every report of inspection of such building, structure or work, so arranged that the full history of the various inspections of each building, structure or other work appears therein in consecutive order, and the date upon which such inspection was made. All original notes or records made by the inspectors shall be signed and properly filed for permanent record. (Ord. 3260. Passed 6-19-39.)
The Building Commissioner shall have the right to inspect, or cause to be inspected, the timber construction of any building in which, in his or her opinion, there are indications of dry rot. For such purpose the owner shall uncover any concealed woodwork which may be questioned. (Ord. 3260. Passed 6-19-39.)
When, upon written complaint to the Building Commissioner, or in the opinion of the Building Commissioner, heating apparatus, electric work, chimneys, flues, pipes or any other equipment or structure in the City may be a danger to life or property or likely to cause or promote fires or explosions, it shall be his or her duty to immediately enter upon such building or premises without obtaining a warrant and to examine the same. Upon finding any defective or dangerous condition or construction in violation of this chapter, he or she shall cause to be delivered to the owner, lessee or occupant, written or printed instructions to remove or remedy the same in such manner and within such reasonable time as may be necessary.
If such notice of the Building Commissioner is not complied with within the time set forth in such notice, such failure to comply therewith shall constitute a violation of this chapter by the person or persons responsible for the condition complained of and shall be punishable as provided in Section 1339.99. It shall be the duty of the Building Commissioner to cause such person or persons to be prosecuted for such violation.
(Ord. 2006-68. Passed 10-16-06.)
In addition to the provisions of Sections 1339.04 and 1355.12, the Building Commissioner or his or her assistants may, upon affidavit, apply to a Court of competent jurisdiction for a search warrant setting forth factually the actual conditions and circumstances that provide a reasonable basis for believing that a nuisance or a violation of this chapter exists on the premises, and if the Court is satisfied as to the matter set forth in the affidavit, the Court may authorize the issuance of a search warrant permitting access to and inspection of that part of the premises on which the nuisance or violation exists. A warrant for access may be issued by the Court upon affidavit by the Building Commissioner or his or her assistants establishing grounds therefor, pursuant to the inspection provided for in Section 1355.12.
(Ord. 2006-68. Passed 10-16-06.)
Whoever violates or fails to comply with any of the provisions of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree and shall be fined not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000) or imprisoned not more than six months, or both, if an individual, and shall be fined not more than five thousand dollars ($5,000), if an organization, subject to the provisions of Sections 606.08 and 606.09 of the General Offenses Code, for each offense. A separate offense shall be deemed committed each day during or on which a violation or noncompliance occurs or continues.