(a) The Director of Inspections shall be charged with, but not limited to, the survey and inspection of buildings and with the enforcement of the Building Code, Zoning Code, Property Maintenance Code and all other laws and ordinances relating to the erection, construction, alteration, repair, removal and safety of buildings, structures, heating apparatus, gas fittings, house drainage and plumbing, steam boilers, electric wiring, smoke prevention, fire escapes, and other fire protective devices. He shall pass upon all questions relating to the strength and durability of buildings and structures and the quality of materials and workmanship so far as such affect safety, shall examine and approve all plans and specifications submitted therefor before a permit shall be issued and shall sign all permits, certificates and notices required to be issued. He shall promptly acknowledge receipt of all communications, notices and reports pertaining to his department.
(b) The Director of Inspections and his assistants are empowered to enter all premises where structures or buildings are in the process of construction to demand the observance of the rules and regulations contained in the Building Code. In the event of default of compliance, he shall cause the work of construction to cease and shall cause the offenders or their representatives to abate all violations, subject to any court action.
(c) In any question of construction, alteration, addition or repair or in the use of any material not covered by the Building Code, the Director shall be the referee. However, in case of disagreement, the decision of the Board of Building and Zoning Appeals shall be final.
(d) When the permit application, plans, drawings and specifications conform to the requirements of the Building Code and of the Zoning Code, the Director of Inspections shall fix the fee as provided and governed by the City rules and regulations, shall endorse his approval upon such applications and, upon the payment of such fee, he shall issue the permit to build.
(e) When the work for which any building permit has been issued is not being performed in conformity with the Building Code or with the detailed statement, plans, drawings or specifications upon which the permit was issued, such work must be suspended forthwith. It shall be the duty of the Director of Inspections to notify the owner or his agent that the work is being constructed in violation of the Building Code and that such work must be suspended forthwith. A written notice of the suspension of the work shall be posted upon such building or structure. No person shall perform any work on or about such structure or building until such notice has been rescinded by the Director.
(Ord. 2007-71. Passed 7-5-07; Ord. 2020-149. Passed 2-18-21.)
(f) The Director of Inspections shall have at least ten years’ experience in the building trades or related occupations, and shall be certified by the State of Ohio Board of Building Standards to exercise enforcement authority, to approve plans and specifications, and to make inspections under the Ohio Building Code and shall, before assuming the duties of his office, execute a bond in such amount as may be fixed by Council.
(Ord. 2010-180. Passed 2-3-11.)