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2.14.010 - Powers#
A.
The Building Inspector shall have the power to order all work stopped on construction, alteration or repairs of the buildings in the Town of Virgin when such work is being done in violation of any provisions of any ordinance relating thereto, or in violation of the current adopted Subdivision or Zoning Codes. Work shall not be resumed after the issuance of such order, except on the written permission of the Inspector; provided, that if the stop order is an oral one, it shall be followed by a written stop order within one hour. Such written stop order may be served by any peace officer, the Planning and Zoning Administrator, or other authorized person. The authorized person shall be appointed by the Town Council.
B.
The Building inspector shall have the power to enter into any building or the premises where the work of altering, repairing or constructing any building or structure is going on, for the purpose of making inspections at any reasonable hour, pursuant to any of the provisions listed in this document.
2.14.020 - Duties#
A.
Enforce the provisions of the current adopted International Building Code, and the current adopted Subdivision Ordinance.
B.
Inspect all buildings, structures, ditches, signs, fences, and objects to determine their safety and effect on the persons who are in the Town.
C.
Review all building permit applications for new construction or substantial improvements to determine whether proposed building site will be reasonably safe from flooding. If a proposed building site is in a location that has a flood hazard, or any proposed new construction must:
1.
NOT be allowed to build in the 100 year floodplain with the exception of outbuildings. Outbuildings are defined as unoccupied.
2.
Use construction materials and utility equipment that are resistant to flood damage.
3.
Use construction methods and practices that will minimize flood damage.
D.
Review subdivision proposals and other proposed new developments to assure that:
1.
All such proposals are consistent with the need to minimize flood damage;
2.
All public utilities and facilities, such as electrical and water systems are located, elevated and constructed to minimize or eliminate or eliminate flood damage; and
3.
Adequate drainage is provided so as to reduce exposure to flood hazard.
E.
Require new or replacement water supply systems and/or sanitary sewage systems to be designed to minimize or eliminate infiltration of flood waters into the systems and discharges from the systems into flood waters, and require on-site waste disposal systems to be located so as to avoid impairment of them or contamination from them during flooding.