A. Duties Enumerated: In addition to the following air pollution duties, the inspector shall perform such other duties as the building official shall direct:
1. To make annual inspections of all fuel consuming devices, as provided in section 4-6-7 of this chapter.
2. To investigate all complaints of violation of this chapter and to institute necessary proceedings in case of violation. Upon first determining that a violation does exist, the air pollution inspector shall, within twenty four (24) hours thereafter, notify by registered mail the owner and/or lessee or operator of any heating plant or installation, the operation of which is found to be in violation of the terms of this chapter, which said written notice shall specify the manner and extent of the violation claimed. No further written notice shall be required unless said violation shall be resumed after having been continuously abated for a period of more than thirty (30) days, in which event said owner, lessee or operator shall, upon the resumption of said violation, again be notified in the manner set out in this subsection. Nothing herein contained shall be construed as limiting and prohibiting the air pollution inspector from voluntarily giving such other written or oral notice or notifications to offenders or violators, as in his judgment he deems proper and necessary.
3. To investigate and make recommendations from time to time to the city council with respect to needed revisions of this or any other provisions of this code pertaining to air pollution control.
4. To prepare and disseminate appropriate educational literature to the public for the purpose of advising them of the purposes and necessity of the prevention of air pollution.
5. To fully cooperate with all civic or other organizations which may be or become interested in the prevention of air pollution.
6. To promulgate and publish rules and regulations under which this chapter will be administered, providing in detail and with clarity the necessary information by which the public is to be guided. Copies of the Ringlemann Chart shall be made available without charge.
7. To issue all certificates of inspection required under the terms of this chapter and to notify all parties concerning any decision he may render and to provide such parties with an opportunity to have a full hearing, as provided in section 4-6-9 of this chapter.
8. To keep in his office a complete record of all plans submitted, and copies of all permits issued and of all examinations of plants made and also all certificates issued. He shall make an annual report of his work to the city council on or before April 1 of each year, and at other times as may be required by the city council.
9. To examine the plans for all new buildings and for the alteration of existing buildings in order to assure that they are so designated that same can be managed and operated to conform to the provisions of this chapter.
10. To do any and all other acts which may be necessary for the successful prosecution of the purposes of this chapter and such other acts as may be specifically enumerated as his duties.
B. Interference With Inspector: Any person interfering in any manner or impeding the performance of duty of the inspector shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and shall be subject to the penalties provided in section 4-6-10 of this chapter for violation of the provisions of this chapter. This subsection shall likewise apply to the performance of duty of those employees and representatives of the inspector. (Ord. 1945, 7-14-1953)