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Page 2 of 20 (G) Referenced Codes And Standards: The codes and standards referenced in this Chapter shall be those that are listed in the building code located at Section 44=1_1 of this Title and considered part of the requirements of this Chapter to the prescribed extent of each such reference. (H) Requirements Not Covered By Code: Requirements necessary for the strength, stability or proper- operation of an existing structure or equipment, or for the public safety, health and general welfare, not specifically covered by this Chapter, shall be determined by the code official. (Ord. 706, 3-16- 1998) 4-8-1-3: DEPARTMENT OF INSPECTIONS: (A) General: The Department of Inspections is hereby created and the executive official in charge thereof shall be known as the code official. (B) Appointment: The code official shall be appointed by the City Manager. (C) Restriction Of Employees: An official or employee connected with the enforcement of this Chapter shall not be engaged in, or directly or indirectly connected with, the furnishing of labor, materials or appliances for the construction, alteration or maintenance of a building, or the preparation of construction documents thereof, unless that person is the owner of the building; nor shall such officer or employee engage in any work that conflicts with official duties or with the interests of the Department. (D) Liability: The code official, officer or employee charged with the enforcement of this Chapter, while acting for the City, shall not thereby be rendered liable personally, and is hereby relieved from aII personal liability for any damage accruing to persons or property as a result of an act required or permitted in the discharge of official duties. Any suit instituted against any officer or employee because of an act performed by that officer or employee in the lawful discharge of duties and under the provisions of this Chapter shall be defern by the City Attorney until the final termination of the proceedings. The code official or any subordinate shall not be liable for costs in an action, suit or proceeding that is instituted in pursuance of the provisions of this Chapter; and any officer of the Department of Inspections, acting in good faith and without malice, shall be free from liability for acts performed under any of its provisions or by reason of any act or omission in the performance of official duties in connection therewith. (Ord. 706, 3-16-1998) 4-8-1-4: DUTIES AND POWERS OF THE CODE OFFICIAL: (A) General: The code official shall enforce the provisions of this Chapter. (B) Right Of Entry: The code official is authorized to enter the structure or premises at reasonable times to inspect subject to constitutional restrictions on unreasonable searches and seizures. If entry is refused or not obtained, the code official is authorized to pursue recourse as provided by law. (C) Identification: The code official shall carry proper identification when inspecting structures or premises in the performance of duties under this Chapter. (D) Notices And Orders: The code official shall issue all necessary notices or orders to ensure compliance with this Chapter. (E) Department Records: The code official shall keep official records of all business and activities of the Department of Inspections. Such records shall be retained in the official records as long as the building or structure to which such records relate remains in existence, unless otherwise provided 4~r by other regulations. (Ord. 706, 3-16-1998) 4-8-1-5: APPROVAL: 16 http://66.113.195.234/MN/Burnsville/docbar.htm 6/9/200.,