§ 32.38. BUILDING INSPECTOR AND CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER.
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(A) General responsibilities. Under the direction of the Mayor and Council, the Building Inspector shall administer and enforce building codes and ordinances, housing codes and ordinances, nuisance codes and ordinances, general city regulations and do related work as required.
(B) Specific responsibilities.
(1) Operational. The Officer shall confer and correspond with architects, engineers, owners, contractors and others in the building field concerning review of building plans; assure compliance of city and state building and regulatory codes; makes initial, subsequent and final inspections of buildings; issue building permits and certificates of occupancy; inspect new streets for conformance with specifications; assign house numbers; enforce city nuisance ordinances; enforce the housing codes and inspect all apartment units on an annual basis; keep appropriate records for all enforcement procedures and inspections and make periodic reports on their department activities; initiate legal action to enforce compliance; and insure department compliance with city procedures and policies.
(2) Personnel. The Officer shall develop and maintain a safety conscious work environment.
(3) Financial. The Officer shall prepare the department budget recommendations; review department expenditures; and maintain efficient cost-effective operations.
(4) Planning. The Officer shall initiate building and zoning code revisions and modifications; contribute to the update of department and city-wide plans; and review site plans and prepares comments to the Engineer.
(C) Position qualifications.
(1) Training and experience. The Officer shall have the following training and experience: graduation from an accredited college or university with specialization in engineering or architecture supplemented by two-years’ experience in structural engineering, architecture, construction or closely related field; or any combination of education, training and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to effectively perform the duties of the position.
(2) Special knowledge, skills and abilities. The Officer shall have the following: extensive knowledge of modern building construction practices, methods, materials and equipment; thorough knowledge of principles and practices of architecture and engineering as applied to the enforcement of building codes; thorough knowledge of building and zoning codes and related laws and ordinances; thorough knowledge of the rules and regulations of fire prevention agencies; working knowledge of electrical, mechanical and plumbing ordinances; ability to understand and interpret building construction plans and specifications; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with building owners, contractors, architects and other members of the public, public officials and employees; ability to enforce building and zoning ordinances with firmness and tact; supervisory and administrative abilities; integrity; patience; tact; diplomacy; initiative and resourcefulness; sound judgment; and shall be state certified, as required by KRS 198B.010.
