[Adopted 4-23-1990 by Ord. No. 89/90-3111 (Ch. 3, Art. XIV, of the 1986 Code)]
[Amended 10-6-2014 by Ord. No. 14-1005921A]
A.
The Building Commissioner shall perform all duties
incumbent on him under the provisions of Section 108 of the State
Building Code; he shall enforce all the provisions of the state code
and all other related state statutes, rules, regulations and all local
ordinances, and act on any question relative to the mode or manner
of construction and materials to be used in construction, reconstruction,
repair, alteration, demolition, installation of equipment and the
location, use and occupancy and maintenance of all buildings and structures,
including any building owned by any authority established by the Legislature
but not owned by the state.
B.
Said Building Commissioner shall be the Zoning Enforcement
Officer under Chapter 40A of the Massachusetts General Laws and shall
enforce all related land use control ordinances, including the fence
and sign ordinances.
[Amended 6-27-2005 by Ord. No. 05-100862A; 7-24-2006 by Ord. No. 06100-1218C; 10-6-2014 by Ord. No. 14-1005921A; 4-25-2016 by Ord. No. 16-1006466-1B]
A.
The Mayor
may employ an Assistant Building Commissioner, who shall assist in
the performance of the duties of the Building Commissioner. At the
time of appointment, the Assistant Building Commissioner shall be
certified as a Building Commissioner or shall be certified and working
as a local inspector for at least two years prior to appointment and
become a certified Building Commissioner within 18 months of appointment,
the requirements and qualifications of said certifications being governed
by the Massachusetts Board of Building Regulations and Standards as
provided by Section 3 of Chapter 143 of the Massachusetts General
Laws.
B.
The Mayor
shall employ local inspectors, as necessary, to support the mission
and duties of the Building Department. Local inspectors shall be under
the direction of the Building Commissioner and the Assistant Building
Commissioner. Local inspectors shall meet the requirements and qualifications
of the Massachusetts Board of Building Regulations and Standards as
provided by Section 3 of Chapter 143 of the Massachusetts General
Laws.
[Amended 10-6-2014 by Ord. No. 14-1005921A]
The Building Commissioner ay employ, subject
to the approval of the Mayor, such clerical assistants as are necessary
to carry out the work and functions of the Building Department.
[Amended 10-6-2014 by Ord. No. 14-1005921A]
If the Mayor so desires he may appoint a Deputy
Inspector to inspect any work or building in which the Building Commissioner
has any pecuniary interest in furnishing labor, materials, plans or
specifications.
[Amended 3-15-1993 by Ord. No. 93-4805A]
A.
The Mayor shall appoint a Plumbing Inspector, subject
to confirmation of the City Council. Such Inspector shall take office
upon confirmation of his appointment for a term of three years and
shall receive such compensation as authorized by the Mayor and City
Council.
[Amended 9-12-1994 by Ord. No. 94-5642A]
B.
It shall be the duty of the Plumbing Inspector to
enforce the rules and regulations adopted by the Board under Chapter
737 of the Acts of 1960.
C.
Such Plumbing Inspector shall also be designated as
Inspector of Gas Piping and Gas Appliances.
[Amended 2-10-2014 by Ord. No. 13/14-1005614E; 10-6-2014 by Ord. No. 14-1005921A]
There shall be an Assistant Plumbing Inspector and an Assistant
Wiring Inspector, who shall perform the duties of the Plumbing Inspector
and the Wiring Inspector, respectively, as needed, under the direction
of the Building Commissioner. The positions of Assistant Plumbing
Inspector and Assistant Wiring Inspector shall be compensated in accordance
with the Salary Ordinance on a per inspection basis.
