(a) The Division of Inspection is established in the Department of Building and Code Compliance under the supervision of a Commissioner of Building Inspection, who shall be appointed by the Mayor in the manner provided by the Charter and shall serve at the pleasure of the Mayor.
(b) The Division of Inspection shall be responsible for the administration and enforcement of building codes as adopted by Part Thirteen of the Municipal Code in accord with applicable Ohio law and building code. The Division of Inspection shall also be responsible for the issuance of all building permits and the administration and enforcement of Municipal Code provisions pertaining to registration of contractors.
(c) Duties of the Commissioner of Building Inspection. The Commissioner of Building Inspection shall be responsible for the administration and execution of the duties of the Division of Building Inspection under the supervision of the Director of Building and Code Compliance; and shall undertake duties as may prescribed by the Mayor or the Director of Building and Code Compliance or by ordinance of Council. As part of these duties, the Commissioner shall:
(1) Establish procedures, policies, and permit application documents in compliance with the State's Board of Building Standards and this Municipal Code to process, issue, store and retrieve permits, licenses, certificates, registrations, and other documents authorized and initiated by this Municipal Code and the State of Ohio.
(2) Supervise the activities of the City-employed, State-certified staff of plan reviewers, building inspectors, the Building Official, Assistant Building Official and all other division staff and assistants.
(3) Provide administrative support to the Board of Building Appeals, Board of Zoning Appeals, and the various boards of control as established under the Municipal Code as may be assigned by the Director of Building and Code Enforcement.
(Ord. 290-22. Passed 7-19-22.)