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(1) The building official shall be appointed by the director pursuant to chapter 2.01 SCC.

(2) The building official is the person designated by the director and charged with application, enforcement and interpretation of the construction codes as set forth in subtitle 30.5 SCC, except that the fire marshal is charged with the application, enforcement and interpretation of the fire code, related standards for water mains and fire hydrants and automatic sprinkler system standards in chapter 30.53A SCC. The building official may also adopt policies and procedures in order to clarify the application of the building code. Such interpretations, policies and procedures shall be in conformance with the intent and purpose of the construction codes. Such policies and procedures shall not have the effect of waiving requirements specifically provided for in the construction codes.

(3) The building official shall enforce the provisions of the construction codes and may coordinate with the code enforcement staff to pursue enforcement actions pursuant to chapter 30.85 SCC and the construction codes.

(4) In accordance with adopted policies and procedures and with the concurrence of the director, the building official or designee shall have the authority to assign a deputy building official, technical officers, inspectors, plan examiners and other employees. Such employees shall have powers as delegated by the building official. (Added by Amended Ord. 07-084, Sept. 5, 2007, Eff date Sept. 21, 2007; Amended by Ord. 17-057, Oct. 18, 2017, Eff date Nov. 9, 2017).