(a) (1) The Building Commissioner shall be the executive head of the Building Department and shall give such time as may be necessary for the proper performance of the duties of that office and other duties delegated to him. He shall, when directed by the Mayor or a majority of Council or whenever the interests of the Village so require, make investigations in connection with matters within the sphere of his authority and make written reports thereon. The Building Commissioner shall examine all buildings and structures in the course of erection, construction, alteration, removal or demolition throughout the Village as often as may be required to insure efficient supervision. He shall be charged with the enforcement of the provisions of this Building Code. He shall pass upon all questions relating to the strength and durability of buildings and structures and the quality of materials and workmanship as far as they affect safety, shall examine and approve all plans and specifications therefore before a permit is issued and shall sign and issue all permits, certificates and notices required to be issued.
(2) When, in the opinion of the Building Commissioner, any building or structure or any electrical equipment, heating equipment, chimney, flue, pipe or other equipment appurtenant and accessory to a building or structure in the Village becomes a hazard to public safety, it shall be the duty of the Commissioner to inspect, or cause to be inspected, the same. Upon finding any of the things hereinbefore enumerated to be a hazard to public safety, he shall thereupon deliver to the owner, lessee or person in possession written instructions to remove or remedy the dangerous condition in such manner and within such reasonable time as may be necessary. No person shall fail to comply with such instructions within the period stipulated.
(b) The Building Commissioner shall be responsible for the general mechanical maintenance and repair of all Municipal buildings, including interior and exterior maintenance items requiring direction and supervision. Normal incidental maintenance items and upkeep are not designated as duties for which the Building Commissioner is responsible.
(c) The Village shall provide a vehicle for use of the Building Commissioner. The vehicle shall be housed on Village property, available for use during performance of the Building Commissioners duties only.
(Ord. 2011-7-5. Passed 7-12-11.)