What the county office in charge of building rules must do

The authority having jurisdiction shall administer the provisions of the construction code and amendments thereto and shall perform the following duties: (1) Administer and enforce the provisions of the construction code, including chapters: 5, the construction administrative code; 5A, the building code; 5B, the residential building code; 5C, the existing building code; 5D, the electrical code; 5E, the energy conservation code; and 5F, the plumbing code; in a manner consistent with the intent thereof; (2) Render interpretations of the construction code and adopt policies and procedures that are consistent with the intent and purpose of this code. Such policies and procedures shall not have the effect of waiving requirements specifically provided for in the construction code; (3) Require submission of, examine, and check plans and specifications, drawings, descriptions and diagrams necessary to show clearly the character, kind, and extent of work covered by applications for a permit, and upon approval, shall issue the permit applied for; (4) Inspect all building, electrical, and plumbing work authorized by permit to assure compliance with provisions of the construction code or amendments thereto, approving or condemning said work in whole or in part as conditions require; (5) Condemn and reject all work done or being done or materials used or being used which do not in all respects comply with the provisions of the construction code and amendments thereto; (6) Order changes in workmanship and materials essential to obtain compliance with all provisions of the construction code; (7) Issue upon request a certificate of occupancy or certificate of completion for any work approved by the authority having jurisdiction; (8) Investigate any construction or work regulated by the construction code and issue such notices and orders as provided in the construction code; (9) Keep a complete record of all essential transactions; and (10) Maintain public office hours necessary to administer the provisions of the construction code and amendments thereto. (2020, ord 20-61, sec 2; am 2021, ord 21-61, sec 8.) 5-2-2