The Building Commissioner shall inspect or cause to be inspected all buildings or structures for which application shall be made for the purpose of ascertaining and recording information as to the risks incurred, the strength, size, value and general sanitary and structural features of the building or structure proposed to be moved. These reports shall be placed on file in the Department of Buildings before the permit sought shall be approved for the issuance by the Building Commissioner. (Rev. Ord. 1939)