§ 2-6-20. Administration and enforcement.

(a)

The provisions of this article shall be administered and enforced by the building official.

(b)

Right of entry.

(1)

The building official or his authorized representative may enter any building, structure or premises at all reasonable times to make an inspection or enforce any of the provisions of this article.

(2)

When entering a building, structure or premises that is occupied, the building official shall first identify himself, present proper credentials and request entry. If the building, structure or premises is unoccupied, the building official shall first make a reasonable effort to locate the owner or other persons having charge of the building and demand entry. If entry is refused, the building official or his authorized representative shall have recourse to every remedy provided by law to secure entry.

(c)

The building official and other authorized representatives are hereby authorized to make such inspections and take such actions as may be required to enforce the provisions of this article.

(d)

Any requirement necessary for the strength or stability of an existing or proposed building or structure, or for the safety or health of the occupants thereof, not specifically covered by this article, shall be determined by the building official in accordance with the Florida Building Code or other approved standard, subject to appeal to the board.

(e)

An officer or employee connected with the department shall not have a financial interest in the furnishing of labor, material or appliances for the construction, alteration, demolition, repair or maintenance of a building or structure, or in the making of plans or of specifications therefor. Such officer or employee shall not engage in any work which is inconsistent with his or her duties or with the interests of the department. In addition, the provisions of the Code of Ethics for Public Officers and Employees provided in chapter 112, part III, Florida Statutes, shall apply to all officers, employees and members of the board under this article.

(f)

Nothing contained in this article shall be deemed to waive sovereign immunity by the county or to impose any personal liability on any officer, employee or member of the board acting in the discharge of his or her duties under this article.

(Ord. No. 01-69, § 5, 12-18-01)