Ordinance 2333-98 - Laserfiche WebLink

implementation or enforcement of this code, or by reason of any action or inaction on the part of the City related in any manner to the enforcement of this code by its officers, employees or agents. Notwithstanding any language used in this code, it is not the intent of this code to create a duty and/or cause of action running to any individual or identifiable person but rather any duty is intended to run only to the general public. Section 3: Scope The provisions of this code shall apply to all dangerous buildings, as hereindefined, which are now in existence or which may hereafter become dangerous. Section 4: General A. Administration. The building official is hereby authorized to enforce the provisions of this code. For purposes of this code, the term"building official" shall include the Director of Code Compliance or his or her designee except as it relates to: (1)non- residential buildings; or(2) the modification of the 180-day commencement/abandonment period provided for in the Uniform Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, Energy and Fire Codes. The building official shall have the power to render interpretations of this code and to adopt and enforce rules and supplemental regulations to clarify the application of its provisions. Such interpretations, rules and regulations shall be in conformity with the intent and purpose of this code. B. Inspections. The health officer, the fire marshal and the building official are hereby authorized to make such inspections and take such actions as may be required to enforce the provisions of this code. C. Right of Entry. When it is necessary to make an inspection to enforce the provisions of this code, or when the building official or the building official's authorized representative has reasonable cause to believe that there exists in a building or upon a premises a condition which is contrary to or in violation of this code which makes the building or premises unsafe, dangerous or hazardous, the building official may enter the building or premises at reasonable times to inspect or to perform the duties imposed by this code,provided that if such building or premises be occupied that credentials be presented to the occupant and entry requested. If such building or premises be unoccupied, the building official shall first make a reasonable effort to locate the owner or other persons having charge or control of the building or premises and request entry. If entry is refused, the building official shall have recourse to the remedies provided by law to secure entry. If a building is open and unoccupied, and the building official has been unable to locate the owner or agent or other person in control of the building after reasonable efforts to do so, the building official may enter at reasonable times to inspect the building. "Authorized representative" shall include the officers named in Section 4B of this code and their authorized inspection personnel. 2