§ 150.040. GENERAL AUTHORITY TO MAKE INSPECTIONS AND INVESTIGATIONS.  


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  • (A) In accordance with IC 36-7-2-3 the Building Commissioner, or designee, upon presentation of town issued credentials, may inspect any structure or other improvements at any reasonable time.
    (B) All construction shall be subject to periodic inspections by the Building Commissioner irrespective of whether a building permit has been or is required to be obtained.
    (C) The Building Commissioner or designee, upon presentation of proper credentials, may at any reasonable time go in, upon, around or about the premises where any structure subject to the provisions of this chapter or the rules of the Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission is located for the purposes of inspection and investigation of such structure.
    (D) Such inspection and investigation may be made before and/or after construction on the project is completed for the purposes of determining whether the structure complies building standards and procedures and ascertaining whether the construction has been accomplished in a manner consistent with this chapter and the rules of the Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission.
    (E) In accordance with IC 36-7-2-9.5, if the Building Commission, or designee, determines the construction, building or improvements violates any applicable law, rule, order, or interpretation of the Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission, the Building Commissioner shall provide to the building (electric, mechanical, plumbing, etc.) permit applicant the following:
    (1) Identify the specific feature in violation (non-compliance); and
    (2) Specify the applicable law, rule, order or interpretation by identifying the applicable building or fire code edition (year of adoption), chapter, and section.
    (Ord. 2019-G-15, passed 8-6-19)