(a) 
The building inspector shall be hired by the mayor with the approval of the city council and shall serve at the pleasure of the mayor and the council.
(b) 
The building inspector may be an employee of the city, or may be hired as an independent contractor, or may provide services through an interlocal agreement with the city. The building inspector shall not be personally liable 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.
(c) 
The building inspector shall have requisite knowledge of:
(1) 
Various materials used in construction and the approved uses of such materials.
(2) 
Various materials used in plumbing and electrical wiring installation and the approved uses of such materials.
(3) 
Principles of air conditioning and refrigeration.
(4) 
Appropriate foundations for various soil types.
(5) 
Modern construction methods and practices.
(6) 
Basic mathematical principles.
(7) 
Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes and regulations.
(Ordinance 1702, sec. 3.500.001, adopted 1/10/17; Ordinance 19-06 adopted 5/14/19)
(a) 
The building inspector shall be authorized and directed to enter any premises or building within the city to conduct building, structural, electrical, mechanical and plumbing inspections throughout all phases of construction in order to administer and enforce the codes and other construction rules in this chapter. He shall have such authority as may be necessary in the interest of public health, safety and general welfare to interpret and implement such codes and rules.
(b) 
The building inspector shall tag all inspections and no construction work shall proceed without the inspector’s green tag.
(c) 
The building inspector shall provide the city secretary with the information necessary to maintain records of all such inspections.
(d) 
When requested by staff or the city council, the building inspector shall review construction plans and specifications for compliance with adopted codes and rules.
(Ordinance 1702, sec. 3.500.002, adopted 1/10/17; Ordinance 19-06 adopted 5/14/19)
(a) 
Building inspections (6).
(1) 
Site inspection with plan review - prior to issuance of permit.
(2) 
Foundation inspection (placement on lot, concrete forms, reinforcing steel, vapor barrier, etc.).
(3) 
Framing inspection (wood framing, anchoring, roof deck, etc.).
(4) 
Insulation.
(5) 
Concrete flat-work (driveway approach, driveways, walkways, etc.).
(6) 
Final (fireplace, air vents, roofing, flashings, drainage, etc.).
(b) 
Electrical (3).
(1) 
Temporary pole (prior to starting construction).
(2) 
Rough-in (all wiring in place, and not covered up, main entrance and breaker box locations established).
(3) 
Final (all outlets wired, appliances connected, light bulbs installed, cover plates in place, etc.).
(c) 
Plumbing (3).
(1) 
Rough-in (all piping to be covered up under the building, water tested, may include house sewer and water service from meter to building).
(2) 
Top-out/stack-out (all above floor piping through the roof, includes fixture arms, etc.).
(3) 
Final (all fixtures set and working, water stops installed, outside hose bibs in place, etc.).
(d) 
Heating and air conditioning (2).
(1) 
Rough-in (duct work, placement of heating unit, condensation drain, vents, etc.).
(2) 
Final (air outlet registers in place, ducts insulated outside cooling unit installed correctly, etc.).
(e) 
Swimming pool, in-ground and partially in-ground (3).
(1) 
Rough-in (underground plumbing and electrical, pool location on lot, drainage, etc.).
(2) 
Deck and belly steel.
(3) 
Final (finished plumbing, electrical, safety barriers, etc.).
(f) 
Fence (2).
(1) 
Site review.
(2) 
Final (survey stakes, fence in line with stakes, type and height of fence, clean-up, etc.).
(g) 
Accessory building (4).
(1) 
Site and plan.
(2) 
Foundation.
(3) 
Framing, roofing, etc.
(4) 
Final, including electrical and plumbing, if applicable.
(h) 
Portable move-in building (3).
(1) 
Site and plan.
(2) 
Flatwork, electrical and plumbing, if applicable.
(3) 
Final.
(i) 
Miscellaneous (3).
Includes antenna, hot-tub/spa, flatwork, retaining wall, storm shelter, etc.
(1) 
Plans/site.
(2) 
Flatwork steel, if applicable.
(3) 
Final.
(Ordinance 1702, sec. 3.500.003, adopted 1/10/17; Ordinance 19-06 adopted 5/14/19)