(a) The Inspector of Buildings shall be charged with the survey and inspection of buildings and with the enforcement of this Building Code and all other laws and ordinances relating to the erection, construction, alteration, repair, removal and safety of buildings, structures, elevators, heating apparatus and gas fittings and to house drainage and plumbing, steam boilers, electric wiring, smoke prevention, fire escapes and other fire protection devices. He or she shall pass upon all questions relating to the strength and durability of buildings and structures and the quality of materials and workmanship so far as they affect safety, shall examine and approve all plans and specifications therefor before a permit shall be issued, and shall sign and issue all permits, certificates and notices required to be issued. He or she shall promptly acknowledge receipt of all official communications, notices and reports pertaining to his or her department.
(b) The Inspector shall examine all buildings in the course of erection, alteration, repair or removal, throughout the City, as often as required to insure efficient supervision, and shall make written reports to Council of all violations of any law or ordinance which the Inspector is required to enforce, together with the street and number where such violations are found, the name of the owner, agent, lessee, occupant, architect, contractors and master mechanics and all other matters relative thereto.
(c) Prior to entering any dwelling, multifamily dwelling, building, structure, or premises within the City to perform a duty imposed on him or her by law, the Building Inspector, or his or her authorized agent, shall request consent to enter from all owners or occupiers thereof. If consent is refused or otherwise unobtainable, the Inspector of Buildings, or his or her authorized agent, shall apply to the Shaker Heights Municipal Court, or any other court of competent jurisdiction, for a warrant. Nothing herein shall require the Building Inspector, or his or her authorized agent, to obtain a warrant to enter a dwelling, multifamily dwelling, building, structure, or premises in the event of an emergency.
(Ord. 2017-34. Passed 12-20-17.)