[1]
Editor's Note: The title of this article was changed from
“Function of Building Inspector” to “Function of
Building Inspector/Zoning Official” 11-2-2010.
It shall be the duty of the Building Inspector
to:
A.
Issue all building permits, and any other permit in
accordance with existing ordinances or future ordinances passed by
the Council.
B.
Maintain a record of all business transacted by him/her
in the course of his/her duties and turn in to the Treasurer all fees
collected within two (2) business days of receipt.
[Amended 11-5-1996]
C.
Enforce the provisions of the Zoning, Building and
other ordinances relating thereto as shall from time to time be ordained
by the Council, and to institute legal proceedings, both civil and
criminal, on behalf of the town for violation of these provisions.
[Amended 11-2-2010]
D.
Examine all buildings in the course of erection, alteration
or repair, and all buildings reported dangerous, whether from fire
or from other cause, and all buildings under application to raze,
enlarge or build upon, and make a record of the condition of them.
[Amended 11-5-1996]
E.
Provide information to the Tax Assessor(s)' office
and the Planning and Conservation Commissions within five (5) calendar
days, regarding any permits issued for new construction, demolition,
renovation or additions to existing structures and all zoning decisions.
[Amended 11-2-2010]
F.
Serve as Minimum Housing Inspector and be vested with
all the powers and authority prescribed by the Rhode Island Housing,
Maintenance and Occupancy Code.
[Added 11-5-1996]
G.
Serve as Fence Viewer.
[Added 11-5-1996]
