A. Enforcement Agency. The development services department shall be responsible for enforcement of the technical codes under the administrative and operational control of the building official, who shall be appointed by the director.

B. General. Whenever the term or title “administrative authority,” “responsible official,” “building official,” “chief inspector,” “code enforcement officer” or other similar designation is used in this chapter or in any of the technical codes, it shall be construed to mean the building official designated by the director.

C. Deputies. In accordance with the prescribed procedures of the city and with the concurrence of the director, the building official shall have the authority to appoint a deputy building official, related technical officers, inspectors, plan examiners and other employees. Such employees shall have powers as delegated by the building official. (Ord. 5821 § 23, 2008; Ord. 5528 § 2, 2004.)