Town of Marblehead, MA Article II Administration

§ 30-5 Designation of Building Code administrator.

[Amended 5-2-1989 STM by Arts. 4 and 6]

This code shall be administered by the Building Commissioner of the Town of Marblehead who shall at all times be under the direct control of, and responsible to, the Board of Selectmen.

§ 30-6 Qualifications and compensation of Building Commissioner.

[Amended 5-2-1989 STM by Arts. 4 and 6]

A. The Building Commissioner shall be qualified by education and experience in both construction and town planning to perform properly the duties of his office. The compensation of the Commissioner shall be determined by the Board of Selectmen.

B. Should the Commissioner become interested in the doing of work or the furnishing of materials for the construction, repair or alteration of any building in the Town of Marblehead, or in the making of any plans or specifications therefor, then the application shall be referred to the Board of Selectmen who shall appoint a competent person to act as Commissioner in his stead and may fix the compensation to be paid said person.

§ 30-7 Duties of Building Commissioner.

[Amended 5-2-1989 STM by Art. 6]

A. The Commissioner shall keep a record of all business of his department and shall submit to the Board of Selectmen a yearly report of said business, and such other reports as they may at any time require.

B. He shall receive applications and issue permits for the erection and alteration of buildings, as hereinafter described and shall keep detailed and sufficient records of such applications and permits.

C. He shall, as often as practicable, inspect all building work for which a permit may have been issued, and shall make a record of all violations of this code, with the names of the owner, occupant, architect and builder, and of any other matters pertinent thereto.

D. He shall require to be furnished and shall keep a copy of the plans and specifications of every building used for public purposes, and of such other buildings as may be hereinafter so required.

§ 30-8 Determination of safety specifications.

[Amended 5-2-1989 STM by Art. 6]

A. Any requirements necessary for the strength or stability of any proposed structure, for the safety of the occupants thereof, or for the protection of adjoining property, not specifically covered by this code, shall be determined by the Commissioner, subject to appeal.

B. If the Commissioner finds that the terms of a permit are being violated, he may, after notice mailed to whom the permit was issued, order the whole or any part of the work, which is being done under the permit, to be stopped, and such work shall not be resumed until the terms of the permit have been complied with.