This title, by the adoption of the ordinance from which this
title derives, shall incorporate Chapter 40A, General Laws, as amended
December 22, 1975 or as subsequently amended.
(C.O. 83-3 § 17-3(part))
Except as otherwise provided, this title shall be administered
by the building inspector, who shall be appointed by the mayor as
inspector in accordance with the State Building Code and who shall
have such powers as are conferred upon him by this title.
(C.O. 83-3 § 17-3(A)(part))
As of the effective date of the ordinance from which this title
derives, it shall be the duty of the building inspector to cause any
plans, buildings or premises to be examined or inspected to determine
whether or not they conform to the provisions of this title.
(C.O. 83-3 § 17-3(A)(1))
A.
Where
the building inspector determines that the construction or alteration
of any building or structure would be in violation of this title,
the building inspector shall withhold any and all permits and certificates
required for the construction or alteration.
B.
The
building inspector shall grant no certificate, permit or license for
any new use of a building, structure or land which use would be in
violation of this title.
(C.O. 83-3 § 17-3(A)(2), (3))
If in the course of business, the building inspector finds that
a building or structure has been constructed or altered in structure,
or land is being used in violation of this title, he or she shall
forthwith revoke and/or withhold and all certificates, permits and
licenses required by the building, structure or use.
(C.O. 83-3 § 17-3(A)(4))
In either case provided for in Sections 17.60.040 or 17.60.050, the inspector of buildings shall, within fourteen days of his or her finding, detail to the responsible party, in writing, the nature of the violation(s), the remedy ordered, the time permitted for such action, the penalties and remedies which may be invoked by the city, and the right to appeal, all as specified by this title.
(C.O. 83-3 § 17-3(A)(5))
Every applicant for a permit, certificate or license for any
construction, alteration or use of any building, structure or land
shall provide the building inspector with such written information,
plans, specifications and/or other similar data as may be deemed necessary
for full and accurate information of the proposed construction, alteration
or use with regard to the provisions of this title.
(C.O. 83-3 § 17-3(A)(6))
The building inspector shall maintain a permanent public record
of all matters considered, all supporting data supplied to him or
her, and all action taken by him or her, and such records shall form
a part of the records of this office.
(C.O. 83-3 § 17-3(A)(7))
The penalty for violating the provisions of this title shall
be no more than three hundred dollars per day per violation, paid
to the city.
(C.O. 83-3 § 17-3(A)(8); C.O. 90-238 § 1)
Whenever a violation of this title occurs any person, office
or board may file a complaint in regard thereto. All such complaints
must be in writing and shall be filed with the building inspector,
who shall properly record such complaint immediately and investigate
and notify the complaining party in writing within fourteen days of
receipt of the complaint of any action or refusal to act and the reasons
thereof.
(C.O. 83-3 § 17-3(A)(9))
In addition to the remedy or remedies heretofore provided, any
person, persons, company or corporation violating this title or any
provisions or section thereof may be proceeded against by the city
or by proceeding in equity or otherwise to prevent and enjoin any
threatened violation of this title.
(C.O. 83-3 § 17-3(A)(10))
