[Code of Bylaws, § 5-1; Bylaws Art. 16, 5-3-1975]
The purpose of this chapter is to make provisions complementary to those of the State Building Code ("Basic Code") in order to ensure its appropriate application and effective administration in the town.
[Code of Bylaws, § 5-2; Bylaws Art. 16 § 1, 5-3-1975; Bylaws Art. 17, 5-1-1990]
(a) 
The town manager shall annually, following the town meeting, appoint an inspector of buildings and assistant(s), who shall hold office for the term of one year or until such time as his/her successor is appointed. The inspector of buildings shall be the head of the municipal department called the building department.
(b) 
The compensation of the inspector of buildings shall be set in accordance with the town's bylaws and procedures.
[Code of Bylaws, § 5-3; Bylaws Art. 16 § 2, 5-3-1975]
A schedule of fees for permits as authorized under Section 118.0 of the Basic Code shall be as established and revised from time to time by the board of selectmen.