A.Â
The Building Inspector is hereby authorized and directed to enforce
all the provisions of the Municipal Code pertaining to building construction
and repair. For such purpose, he shall have the powers of the Municipal
Police.
B.Â
Whenever any building or construction work is being done contrary
to the provisions of the Building Code, Electrical Code, Plumbing
Code, or Gas Code, it shall be the duty of the Building Inspector
to order the work stopped by notice in writing served on any persons
engaged in doing or causing the work to be done. Any such person shall
immediately stop, or cause to be stopped, said work until authorization
is received from the Building Inspector to continue the work.
When any structure is in a dangerous condition or the building
is being used contrary to the provisions of the laws of the municipality,
the Building Inspector may order such use discontinued or the structure
or portion thereof in violation vacated. The Building Inspector, acting
in good faith and without malice in the discharge of his duties, shall
not thereby render himself personally liable and is hereby relieved
from all personal liability for any damage that may accrue to persons
or property as the result of any act or omission in the discharge
of his duties.
Any suit brought against the Building Inspector, because of
an alleged act or omission performed by him in the enforcement of
any provision of the Municipal Code relating to buildings or building
construction, shall be defended by the legal department of the municipality
until final termination of the proceedings.
The Building Inspector may request, and shall receive so far
as may be necessary in the discharge of his duties, the assistance
and cooperation of other officials of the municipality.
The Building Inspector shall have such additional duties and
make such reports as the governing body may prescribe from time to
time.
