1411.01 Responsibility for compliance.
1411.02 Nonrental property inspections.
1411.03 Rental unit and multiple dwelling.
1411.04 Notice of violation.
1411.05 Noncompliance with notice.
1411.06 Cases of emergency.
1411.07 Board of Appeals; right of appeal.
1411.08 Rules and regulations.
1411.081 Waste container location and pick up.
1411.09 Other legal action.
1411.99 Penalty.
CROSS REFERENCES
Removal of unsafe structures - see Ohio R.C. 715.26(B), 715.261, 715.27(A)
Board of Appeals on Zoning and Building Standards - see P. & Z. 761.04
(a) The Building Commissioner and inspectors officially so designated by the Mayor are hereby authorized to make, or cause to be made, inspections of all structures or premises used for dwelling purposes and all secondary or appurtenant structures to determine whether such structures or premises conform to the provisions of this Code.
(b) Upon presentation of proper credentials, the Building Commissioner and inspectors officially so designated by the Mayor, may, after reasonable notice to the owner, enter at reasonable times and view the exterior and yard area of any dwelling, building, structure or premises in the City to perform any duty imposed on him by this Code as is mandatory. The Commissioner and inspectors officially so designated by the Mayor are not authorized to enter the interior of any dwelling, building, structure or premises under this Code unless the owner is notified that any such proposed inspection is not mandatory and is also given reasonable notice of the intent to seek permission of the owner for such interior inspection. However, after the foregoing prerequisites are met, an interior inspection can be made if permission in writing for such interior inspection is first granted by the owner. Although the notice requirements are applicable to multiple dwellings, the prohibition of interior inspection without permission of the owner is not applicable to multiple dwellings and such inspections are mandatory.
(1) Reasonable notice. Reasonable notice under this Code means at least seven days' notice to the owner or occupant of the time and place of inspection. However, such notice requirement may be waived by oral or written permission given by the owner or occupant. Notification requirements are waived for inspections made to property areas that are clearly visible from the street or public walk, viewed from an adjacent property with the owner's consent, or whenever, in the opinion of the Building Commissioner, the condition of a structure or premises, or part thereof, constitutes an immediate hazard to human life or health, he/she shall declare a case of emergency and shall order immediate repair of the structure or premises, or part thereof.
(2) Inspector's credentials. The Commissioner and/or inspectors officially so designated by the Mayor shall carry official credentials of the City indicating that they are building inspectors officially so designated by the Mayor. The credentials shall also bear a photograph of the inspector and shall be officially sealed and signed by the Mayor.
(Ord. 27-92. Passed 9-29-92; Ord. 10-01. Passed 2-26-01; Ord. 08-10. Passed 1-25-10.)
(a) The Commissioner is hereby authorized to conduct an inspection of all rental units and/or multiple dwelling units and appurtenant structures, except the interior of an owner occupied dwelling unit every three years according to a schedule established by him. Pursuant to such schedule, the Commissioner shall notify the owner of any dwelling unit to be inspected, or his agent, that arrangements must be made with the Building Department for an inspection appointment within thirty days of such notice. The owner or agent, upon consent, shall cause the entire structure to be accessible for inspection at the time arranged, which shall be during regular business hours. If the owner or agent, or an occupant, refuses to consent to an inspection of the subject property, or if consent is otherwise unobtainable, the Commissioner or his designated representative shall not make such inspection without first obtaining a search warrant as provided in Chapter 1411.
(b) The Commissioner is hereby directed to conduct an inspection of the third floor of every two-family dwelling structure, which third floor is a nonconforming use, every three years according to a schedule established by him, where such third floor has been occupied by a roomer at any time during the year prior to the date of inspection.
(c) The Commissioner of Building shall promulgate such rules and regulations as may be necessary in the enforcement of this Code, which regulations shall be consistent therewith.
(Ord. 24-01. Passed 7-9-01.)
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