Fulton Building commissioner ordinance (§ 46-34)

(a) Building commissioner. The planning and protective services director shall act as building commissioner under this chapter.

(b) Duties of the building commissioner. The building commissioner shall have the power and duty pursuant to this chapter to:

(1) Supervise all inspections required by this chapter and cause the building inspector to make inspections and perform all the duties required of the building inspector by this chapter. Upon receiving a complaint or report from any source that a public nuisance exists within the city, the building commissioner shall cause an inspection to be made forthwith. If the building commissioner deems it necessary to the performance of the commissioner's duties and responsibilities imposed herein, the building commissioner may request an inspection and report be made by any other city department or retain the services of an expert whenever the building commissioner deems such service necessary.

(2) Upon receipt of a report from the building inspector indicating a failure by any owner and/or occupant to commence abatement work within the time specified by the notice given them or this chapter or to proceed continuously with said work without unreasonable delay, the building commissioner shall cause said condition to be abated or removed in accordance with section 46- 36.

(3) If requested by an owner or other person in accordance with section 46-35, conduct a hearing on the determination of a nuisance.

(4) Take any other action, directly or through the building inspector, as directed by the mayor or city administrator, or as necessary for compliance with this chapter, state, or federal law.