A. Position Created: There is hereby created the position of building official.
B. Powers And Duties:
1. Stop Orders: The building official shall have the power to order work stopped on all construction in the city when such work is being done in violation of the subdivision or zoning ordinance. Work shall not be resumed after the issuance of such order, except on the written permission of the building official; provided, that if the stop order is an oral one, it shall be followed by a written stop order. Such written stop order may be served by any peace officer or authorized person.
2. Entry Upon Premises: The building official shall have the power to enter into any building or the premises where the work of altering, repairing or constructing any building or structure is underway, for the purpose of making inspections at any reasonable hour, pursuant to any of the provisions of this title and title 10 of this code.
3. Additional Duties, Generally: The building official shall, in addition to all other duties imposed on him by the city policy and procedures manual and adopted state and national codes:
a. Enforce the provisions of the building and related codes as adopted by the city or the state, including federal and international codes.
b. Inspect any building, structure, ditch, sign, fence or object to determine its safety and effect on the persons who are within the city. (Ord. 95-5, 3-21-1995; amd. 2012 Code)