(a) 
Subject to subsections (b) and (c) below, the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1997 Edition, as published by the International Conference of Building Officials, is hereby referred to, adopted and made a part of this Article with the same effect as if fully set forth herein. The procedures and proceedings provided in said Uniform Code may, in the discretion of the Building Official, be used in place of procedures and proceedings that may be provided elsewhere in this Code. All of the provisions of said Uniform Code as adopted and incorporated by this section shall apply to all of the unincorporated territory of the County of Tulare.
(b) 
Section 205 (Board of Appeals) and Chapter 5 (Appeal) of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings are not adopted. The administrative enforcement of this Chapter is subject to the right of appeal as provided by section 7-15-1050 of this Code.
(c) 
Section 201 of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings is amended by adding thereto a new Section 201.4 to read as follows:
Section 201.4 Authorized Representatives. In accordance with prescribed procedures and with the approval of the appointing authority, the Building Official may appoint such number of technical officers and inspectors and other employees as shall be authorized from time to time. The Building Official may appoint such inspectors or employees as may be necessary to carry out the provision of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings.
(Amended by Ord. No. 3218, effective 02-25-99; amended by Ord. No. 3457, effective 4-17-14. Formerly 7-15-1005; amended by Ord. No. 3499, effective 1-5-17; amended by Ord. No. 3559, effective 6-20-19)