New Franklin Building Inspector to Enforce Provisions: Authority to Adopt Rules: Keep Records of Permit Applications, Issuance, Inspections, Etc. ordinance (§ 405.260)

A. Building Inspector. There is hereby created the position of Building Inspector. The Mayor shall appoint the Building Inspector with consent and approval of a majority of the members of the Board of Aldermen and he/she shall continue in said capacity until removal by a majority vote of the Board of Aldermen.

B. Duties. It shall be the duty of the Building Inspector to enforce this Chapter. The Building

Inspector shall receive applications required by this Title and issue permits. He/she shall examine premises for which permits have been issued and shall make necessary inspections to see that the provisions of law are complied with. He/she shall enforce all laws relating to the construction, alteration, repair, removal, demolition, equipment, use and occupancy, location and maintenance of buildings and structures, except as may be otherwise provided for. He/she shall, when the interests of the municipality so require, make investigations in conformity with the regulations of this Chapter and all rights as a non-conforming use are terminated. If a building is damaged by less than seventy-five percent (75%) of the fair market value, it may be repaired or reconstructed and used as before the time of damage, provided that such repairs or reconstruction be substantially completed within twelve (12) months of the date of such damages.

1. For carrying into effect its provisions, the Building Inspector may adopt rules consistent with this Chapter subject to the prior approval of the Board of Aldermen of the City of New Franklin.

2. The Building Inspector shall keep careful and comprehensive records of applications, of permits issued or inspections made, of reports rendered and of notices or orders issued.