(A) General. The Code Official shall enforce all the provisions of this subchapter relative to the maintenance of structures and premises, except as may otherwise be specifically provided for by other regulations, ordinances, or laws.
(B) Notices and orders. The Code Official shall issue all necessary notices and orders to abate illegal or unsafe conditions to insure compliance-with the code requirements for the safety, health, and general welfare of the public.
(C) Inspections. In order to safeguard the safety, health and welfare of the public, the Code Official is authorized to enter any structure or premises at any reasonable time for the purpose of making inspections and performing duties under this subchapter in accordance with § 156.05. An inspection fee will not be charged for an exempt rental unit community or exempt properties. Compliance inspections may occur as set out herein.
(D) Coordination of enforcement. Inspection of premises, the issuance of notices and orders and enforcement shall be the responsibility of Code Officials so charged by the jurisdiction. Whenever, in the opinion of a Code Official initiating an inspection under this subchapter, it is deemed necessary or desirable to have inspections by any other department, the employee shall make reasonable effort to arrange for the coordination of inspections so as to minimize the number of visits by inspectors, and to confer with the other departments for the purpose of eliminating conflicting orders before any are issued. A department shall not, however, delay the issuance of any emergency order, notice or citation which it determines must be issued.
(E) Rule making authority. The Code Official shall have power as may be necessary in the interest of public safety, health and general welfare, to adopt and promulgate rules and regulations to interpret and implement the provisions of this subchapter to secure its intent and to designate requirements applicable due to local climatic or other conditions; but such rules shall not have the effect of waiving working stresses or fire protection requirements specifically provided in this subchapter or of violating accepted engineering practice involving public safety.
(Ord. 27-92, passed 9-14-92; Am. Ord. 38-2015, passed 12-14-15)