§ 9-8.501. General.

The Building Official is hereby authorized and directed to enforce all the provisions of this Code. For such purposes the Building Official shall have the powers of a law enforcement officer. The Building Official shall have the power to render interpretations of this Code and to adopt policies and procedures, and enforce policies and procedures, rules and supplemental regulations in order to clarify the application of its provisions. Such interpretations, rules, and regulations shall be in compliance with the intent and purpose of this Code. Such policies and procedures, rules and regulations shall not have the effect of waiving the requirements specifically provided for in this Code. Such interpretations may be appealed to the Board of Building Appeals.

The language used in this Code is intended to convey the common and accepted meaning familiar to the building industry.

(Ord. 3513-C.S., § 2, effective 6-12-09)