(A) The Building Inspector and/or his or her designee are hereby empowered to enforce the provisions of this subchapter.
(B) The Building Inspector shall, upon discovery of a questionable fill site, whether as a result of a complaint or during the normal discharge of his duties, inspect said premises for compliance with the requirements of this subchapter, and further, upon finding of any prohibited materials at the location, shall order the proper removal, mitigation, or remediation of said materials. All expenses incurred for the removal, mitigation or remediation shall be the responsibility of the owner or occupant.
(C) The Building Inspector may, at his discretion, order a complete soil investigation and testing at any site when fill has been used in order to determine soil strength and content.
(1) All testing shall meet applicable requirements of the currently adopted Indiana Building Codes.
(2) All testing shall be conducted by an architect or engineer registered to practice in the State of Indiana.
(3) All costs of testing shall be borne by the owner or occupant of the site.
(4) A satisfactory report of the test results shall be submitted to the Building Inspector prior to the issuance of any required local construction permits.
(D) When materials which present a fire or explosion hazard are involved, the Chief of the Fire Department and/or the Fire Inspector shall assist the Building Inspector pursuant to the enforcement of this subchapter. It is the duty of the fire officials to enforce other applicable ordinances and statutes pertaining to conditions which could result in a fire or explosion.
(E) When toxic or other materials which could present a health hazard are involved, the Building Inspector shall notify the Jefferson County Health Department.
(Ord. 1998-6, passed 6-2-98)