The city council hereby creates the position of building inspector.
(1996 Code, sec. 3.101)
The building inspector shall be appointed by the city manager.
(1996 Code, sec. 3.102)
The building inspector shall be authorized and directed to administer the building code, plumbing code, electrical code, housing code, zoning ordinance, and such other codes and ordinances as the council may from time to time specify. The building inspector shall have power as may be necessary in the interest of public health, safety, and general welfare to interpret and implement the provisions of said codes and ordinances, and shall have the authority to enter any building or premises within the city for the purpose of inspection or for the prevention of violations of the provisions of said codes and ordinances.
(1996 Code, sec. 3.103)
The building inspector shall not be personally liable while acting for the city, and he is hereby relieved from all personal liability for any damage that may accrue to persons or property as a result of any act required or permitted in the discharge of his official duties.
(1996 Code, sec. 3.104)
The building inspector may receive such financial compensation as may be tendered by the city.
(1996 Code, sec. 3.105)