§ 6-46. Duties and powers of code officials.

(a)

General. The code official shall enforce the provisions of this code.

(b)

Rule-making authority. The code official shall have authority as necessary in the interest of public health, safety and general welfare, to interpret and implement the provisions of this code; to secure the intent thereof; and to designate requirements applicable because of local climatic or other conditions. Such rules shall not have the effect of waiving structural or fire performance requirements specifically provided for in this code, or of violating accepted engineering methods involving public safety.

(c)

Inspections. The code official shall make all of the required inspections, or shall accept reports of inspections 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 code official is authorized to engage such expert opinion as deemed necessary to report upon unusual technical issues that arise.

(d)

Right of entry. The code official 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 code official is authorized to pursue recourse as provided by law.

(e)

Notices and orders. The code official shall issue all necessary notices or orders to ensure compliance with this code.

(f)

Department records. The code official shall keep official records of all business and activities of the department specified in the provisions of this code. Such records shall be retained in the official records as long as the building or structure to which such records relate remains in existence, unless otherwise provided by law.

(Ord. of 8-11-2009, § 16.3)