(a) The code official shall enforce all of the provisions of this article and the technical codes, as referenced in section 5-12, and shall act on any question relative to the following items, except as otherwise specifically provided for by statutory requirements or as provided for in this article or the technical codes:
(1) The mode or manner of construction and materials to be used in the erection, addition to, alteration, repair, removal and demolition of structures;
(2) The location, occupancy and maintenance of structures;
(3) The installation of service equipment;
(4) The installation, alteration, repair, maintenance or operation of all mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems devices and equipment; and
(5) The installation, alteration, repair, maintenance or operation of all fire protection systems, devices and equipment.
(b) The code official shall receive applications and issue permits in accordance with section 5-14 of this article, inspect the premises for which such permits have been issued and enforce compliance with the provisions of this article and the technical codes.
(c) The code official shall issue all necessary notices or orders to ensure compliance with this article and the technical codes.
(d) The code official shall make all of the required inspections, or shall accept reports of inspection by agencies or individuals approved by the code official. All reports of such inspections shall be in writing and be certified by a responsible officer of such approved agency or by the responsible individual. The code official is authorized to engage such expert opinion as deemed necessary to report upon unusual technical issues that arise, subject to approval of the code official.
(e) The code official may, as necessary in the interest of public health, safety and general welfare, adopt and promulgate rules and regulations; interpret and implement the provisions of this article and the technical codes to secure the intent thereof; and designate requirements applicable because of special conditions. Such regulations shall not have the effect of waiving structural, fire performance or fire safety requirements specifically provided for in the technical codes, and such regulations shall conform with accepted engineering practice involving public safety. (Ord. No. G-05-18, § 13, 12-19-05)