(A) The application, plans and specifications filed by an applicant for a permit shall be checked by the Building Official. Such plans may be reviewed by other departments of the city to check compliance with the laws and ordinances under their jurisdiction. If the Building Official is satisfied that the work described in an application for permit and the plans filed therewith conform to the requirements of applicable Building Codes and other pertinent laws and ordinances, and that the required permit fee as duly set by the Council from time to time has been paid, he or she shall issue a permit therefore to the applicant.
(B) When the Building Official issues the permit, he or she shall endorse in writing or stamp on both sets of plans and specifications “APPROVED”. Such approved plans and specifications shall not be changed, modified or altered without authorization from the Building Official, and all work shall be done in accordance with the approved plans.
(C) The Building Official may issue a permit for the construction of part of a building or structure before the entire plans and specifications for the whole building or structure have been submitted or approved provided adequate information and detailed statements have been filed complying with all pertinent requirements of applicable construction codes. The holder of such permit shall proceed at his or her own risk without assurance that the permit for the entire building or structure will be granted.
(1992 Code, § 301:20)