(a) Powers and Duties. The Building Division shall perform the following functions:
(1) Enforce and administer all laws, statutes and regulations as provided and authorized in the Ohio Revised Code and the Ohio Administrative Code pursuant to the certification approved by the Ohio Board of Building Standards;
(2) Administer the application and review process for all building permits, in accordance with the City's building codes and adopted standards;
(3) Conduct construction inspections to assure compliance with the City's building codes and adopted standards and approved building plans;
(4) Issue certificates of occupancy and enforce all laws relative to the use and occupancy of any structure;
(5) Conduct inspections to assure existing structures are in compliance with the City's building codes and adopted standards;
(6) Issue repair or condemnation orders and adjudication orders in accordance with the City's building codes and adopted standards;
(7) Coordinate and work with the Planning & Zoning Division and the Fire & EMS Division regarding building projects, inspections, and repair or condemnation orders; and
(8) Keep adequate records of building permits issued or denied and certificates of occupancy issued.
(b) Additional Powers and Duties. The Building Division may also perform any other functions consistent with building plan review, the issuance of building permits and certificates of occupancy, and the issuance of orders as may be necessary or as the City's building codes and adopted standards, the Ohio Revised Code, the Ohio Administrative Code, or other ordinances or resolutions of the Council may designate, or as directed by the Development Services Director.
(Ord. 2022-40. Adopted 10/27/22)