(A) Inspections. The Building Inspector shall make all of the required inspections, or shall accept reports of inspection by approved agencies or individuals. All reports of such inspections shall be in writing and be certified by a responsible officer of such approved agency or by the responsible individual. The Building Inspector is authorized to engage such expert opinion as deemed necessary to report upon unusual technical issues that arise, subject to the approval of the appointing authority.
(B) Right of entry. The Building Inspector is authorized to enter the structure or premises at reasonable times to inspect subject to constitutional restrictions on unreasonable searches and seizures. If entry is refused or not obtained, the Building Inspector is authorized to pursue recourse as provided by law.
(C) Notices and orders. The Building Inspector or his assign shall issue all necessary notices or orders to ensure compliance with this code.
(D) Modifications. Whenever there are practical difficulties involved in carrying out the provisions of this code, the Building Inspector shall have the authority to grant modifications for individual cases, provided the Building Inspector shall first find that special individual reason makes the strict letter of this code impractical and the modification is in compliance with the intent and purpose of this code and that such modification does not lessen health, life and fire safety requirements. The details of action granting modifications shall be recorded and entered in the department files.
(Ord. 979, passed 5-13-08)