[Adopted as Sec. 2-4-10 of the 1996 Code]
There is hereby created the position of Building Inspector(s) who shall be appointed by the Chairperson, subject to confirmation by the Town Board. He/she shall have an indefinite term of office or as prescribed by professional services agreement. The Building Inspector shall review plans, collect building code-related fees and arrange for Assistant Inspectors to conduct on-site inspections. The Building Inspector shall have proper certification in areas of responsibility from the State of Wisconsin. If an independent contractor is serving as Town Building Inspector, the Town Board may require that such Building Inspector provide evidence of liability insurance.
A. 
The Building Inspector, and/or in cooperation with county zoning, shall enforce the Town's building and housing codes and all other ordinances, laws, and orders of the Town and state which relate to building construction, alteration, and repair. With the authorization of the Town Board, he may appoint one or more Deputy Building Inspectors and may delegate to them the above-mentioned powers and duties.
[Amended 3-13-2019 by Ord. No. 1]
B. 
The Building Inspector shall make all on-site inspections necessary for compliance and enforcement of the Building Code. The Building Inspector shall supply the Town Assessor with a set of building plans for major projects for which a building permit is issued.
C. 
The Inspectors shall have the power to order all work stopped on construction, alteration, or repair of buildings in the Town when such work is being done in violation of any Town ordinance. Work shall not be resumed after the issuance of such an order, except on written permission of the appropriate Inspector.
D. 
Inspectors shall issue or cause to be issued all proper permits for such work after payment of the fees required therefor. Inspectors shall process all applications, make all inspections, and have the authority to issue or cause to be issued a certificate of completion.
E. 
The Building Inspector shall semiannually report to the Town Board.
Inspectors shall have the power to make or cause to be made an entry into any building or premises where the work of altering, repairing, or constructing any building or structure is going on, including plumbing and electrical work.