Article B BUILDING REGULATION & ENFORCEMENT
§9-1050 PURPOSE & INTENT
a. Purpose
North Carolina General Statutes §160D-402(a) & 160D-1102 provides authority for the creation of an Inspections Department, whereby building regulations and enforcement are housed. Such authority is further clarified by providing for the following duties, as outlined in North Carolina General Statutes §160D-402(b):
(1) Enforcement of the construction of buildings and other structures.
(2) Enforcement of the installation of such facilities as plumbing systems, electrical systems, heating systems, refrigeration systems and air-conditioning systems.
(3) Enforcement of the maintenance of buildings and other structures in a safe, sanitary, and healthful condition.
(4) The receipt of applications for permits and the issuance or denial of permits.
(5) The making of any necessary inspections.
(6) The issuance or denial of certificates of compliance and occupancy.
(7) The issuance of orders to correct violations and bringing of judicial actions against actual or threatened violations.
(8) The keeping of adequate records.
(9) Other matters that may be specified by the Town Board of Commissioners.
b. Intent
For purposes of this Article, the following terms shall be interpreted as provided:
(1) Code Enforcement Official . The term Code Enforcement Official shall mean the Inspections Director, Building Inspector, Plumbing Inspector, Electrical Inspector, Mechanical Inspector, Fire Prevention Inspector, or any designee.
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