The administration and enforcement of this code shall primarily
be the responsibility of the City Department of Buildings and Inspections.
As used herein, "code official" shall mean the Chief Building Official
and his or her authorized agents, assistants and deputies.
A.
Any code official, member of the Board of Appeals, or employee charged
with the enforcement of this code, while acting for the jurisdiction,
in good faith and without malice in the discharge of the duties required
by this code or other pertinent law or ordinance, shall not thereby
be rendered civilly or criminally liable personally, and is hereby
relieved from all personal liability for any damage accruing to persons
or property as a result of an act or by reason of an act or omission
in the discharge of official duties.
B.
Any suit instituted against any code official, Board of Appeals member,
or employee because of an act performed by that person in the lawful
discharge of duties and under the provisions of this code shall be
defended by the legal representative of the City until the final termination
of the proceedings, unless precluded from doing so by reason of conflict
of interest. The code official, Board member or employee shall not
be liable for costs in an action, suit or proceeding that is instituted
in pursuance of the provisions of this code.
The fees for activities and services performed by the department
in carrying out its responsibilities under this code shall be as indicated
in the City's Master Fee Schedule.
