A. 
The Building Inspector may prevent, on the basis of duly authenticated reports from recognized sources, the use of new materials or modes of construction not provided for in this chapter, and may for the purpose of carrying out the intent of this chapter, adopt accepted standards of federal or state bureaus, authoritative technical organizations or fire insurance underwriters, subject to final approval by the Village Board of Trustees.
B. 
It shall be the duty of the Building Inspector to enforce all laws relating to the construction, alteration, repair, removal, and demolition of existing buildings and structures, and the installation of equipment and appurtenances thereto, within the Village of Dwight.
C. 
The Building Inspector shall receive applications required by this chapter and receive permit applications and such notices or orders as may be necessary to embrace compliance with law. The Building Inspector shall keep careful and comprehensive records of applications of permits issued, of inspections made, and of notices or orders issued.
D. 
The Plumbing Inspector's duties shall include the examination of plans and specifications, inspection of plumbing, sewerage, drainage, and enforcement of all provisions of this chapter affecting the above, not otherwise required by law to be enforced by other officials.
E. 
The Building, Electrical, or Plumbing Inspector, in the discharge of duties of the office, shall have authority to enter any building, structure or premises at any reasonable hour upon showing a badge or certification of office. Upon request, assistance shall be provided by Village Administrator, Chief of Police, Fire Chief, Village Engineer, Village Attorney, and other Village officials in matters appropriate to their powers and functions. In the event that access is denied to any of the above-listed inspectors for the discharge of required duties, that inspector shall have the power to revoke any permit previously issued or to withhold any permit being requested until access is permitted and shall have authority to issue a stop order until compliance under Village codes is determined.
F. 
Violations. If, after the issuance of an order or stop order by the Building or Plumbing Inspector, work or operations are continued in defiance of said order, the Building or Plumbing Inspector is authorized to request the Police Department to use police power in such manner and to such extent as the character of the violation and the interests of Public Health and Safety may demand.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Original Sec. 23.702, Penalty, of the 1999 Code, which immediately followed this section, was repealed at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. IV); see now § 105-40.
A. 
The minimum number of inspections shall be as follows:
(1) 
Utility sheds: one.
(2) 
Garages and other accessory buildings: two.
(3) 
Homes: three.
(4) 
Commercial buildings: three or more as deemed necessary by the Building Inspector.
B. 
Schedule of inspections.
(1) 
Utility sheds and other accessory buildings: one when framing is completed.
(2) 
Garages: one prior to pouring of foundation, one when framing is complete.
(3) 
Homes and commercial buildings: one prior to pouring of foundation, one at the time of rough-in, and one upon completion; and with respect to commercial buildings, such other inspections as the Building Inspector shall deem appropriate and necessary during construction considering the nature and complexity of construction.
C. 
Inspection fees. The fee schedule for inspections shall be established and periodically reviewed and modified by the Village Board of Trustees as defined the building fee schedule.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: See Ch. A350, Fees, of the Village Code.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. IV)]
Any person, firm, or corporation who or which shall continue work in violation of a stop order of the Building or Plumbing Inspector or violating any of the provisions of this article shall, upon conviction, be fined as designated in the fine rate schedule for each offense (see Chapter 1, General Provisions, § 1-12 of this Village Code), and a separate offense shall be deemed committed on each day on which any work in violation of such stop order is done or each day during or on which a violation occurs or continues.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Original Art. VIII, Registration of Contractors, of the 1999 Code, which immediately followed this article, was suspended indefinitely effective 4-1-2015 and has, therefore, been omitted from this chapter.