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[A] 102.4.1 Conflicts. Where conflicts occur between pro- improvement or repair of substantial damage. Where the
visions of this code and referenced codes and standards, building official determines that the proposed work consti-
the provisions of this code shall apply. tutes substantial improvement or repair of substantial
damage, and where required by this code, the building
[A] 102.4.2 Conflicting provisions. Where the extent of
the reference to a referenced code or standard includes official shall require the building to meet the requirements
subject matter that is within the scope of this code, the pro- of Section 1612 of the International Building Code.
visions of this code, as applicable, shall take precedence [A] 104.2.2 Preliminary meeting. When requested by the
over the provisions in the referenced code or standard. permit applicant or the code official, the code official shall
[A] 102.5 Partial invalidity. In the event that any part or pro- meet with the permit applicant prior to the application for
vision of this code is held to be illegal or void, this shall not a construction permit to discuss plans for the proposed
have the effect of making void or illegal any of the other parts work or change of occupancy in order to establish the spe-
or provisions. cific applicability of the provisions of this code.
Exception: Repairs and Level 1 alterations.
PART 2—ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT [A] 104.2.2.1 Building evaluation. The code official is
authorized to require an existing building to be investi-
gated and evaluated by a registered design professional
SECTION 103 based on the circumstances agreed on at the prelimi-
DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING SAFETY nary meeting. The design professional shall notify the
code official if any potential noncompliance with the
[A] 103.1 Creation of enforcement agency. The Depart- provisions of this code is identified.
ment of Building Safety is hereby created, and the official in
charge thereof shall be known as the code official. [A] 104.3 Notices and orders. The code official shall issue
necessary notices or orders to ensure compliance with this
[A] 103.2 Appointment. The code official shall be appointed code.
by the chief appointing authority of the jurisdiction.
[A] 104.4 Inspections. The code official shall make the
[A] 103.3 Deputies. In accordance with the prescribed proce- required inspections, or the code official shall have the
dures of this jurisdiction and with the concurrence of the authority to accept reports of inspection by approved agen-
appointing authority, the code official shall have the authority cies or individuals. Reports of such inspections shall be in
to appoint a deputy code official, the related technical offi- writing and be certified by a responsible officer of such
cers, inspectors, plan examiners, and other employees. Such approved agency or by the responsible individual. The code
employees shall have powers as delegated by the code offi- official is authorized to engage such expert opinion as
cial.
deemed necessary to report on unusual technical issues that
arise, subject to the approval of the appointing authority.
SECTION 104 [A] 104.5 Identification. The code official shall carry proper
DUTIES AND POWERS OF CODE OFFICIAL identification when inspecting structures or premises in the
performance of duties under this code.
[A] 104.1 General. The code official is hereby authorized
and directed to enforce the provisions of this code. The code [A] 104.6 Right of entry. Where it is necessary to make an
official shall have the authority to render interpretations of inspection to enforce the provisions of this code, or where the
this code and to adopt policies and procedures in order to code official has reasonable cause to believe that there exists
clarify the application of its provisions. Such interpretations, in a structure or on a premises a condition that is contrary to
policies, and procedures shall be in compliance with the or in violation of this code that makes the structure or prem-
intent and purpose of this code. Such policies and procedures ises unsafe, dangerous, or hazardous, the code official is
shall not have the effect of waiving requirements specifically authorized to enter the structure or premises at reasonable
provided for in this code. times to inspect or to perform the duties imposed by this
code, provided that if such structure or premises be occupied
[A] 104.2 Applications and permits. The code official shall that credentials be presented to the occupant and entry
receive applications, review construction documents, and requested. If such structure or premises be unoccupied, the
issue permits for the repair, alteration, addition, demolition, code official shall first make a reasonable effort to locate the
change of occupancy, and relocation of buildings; inspect the owner, the owner’s authorized agent or other person having
premises for which such permits have been issued; and charge or control of the structure or premises and request
enforce compliance with the provisions of this code.
entry. If entry is refused, the code official shall have recourse
[A] 104.2.1 Determination of substantially improved or to the remedies provided by law to secure entry.
substantially damaged existing buildings and struc- [A] 104.7 Department records. The code official shall keep
tures in flood hazard areas. For applications for recon-
official records of applications received, permits and certifi-
struction, rehabilitation, repair, alteration, addition or cates issued, fees collected, reports of inspections, and
other improvement of existing buildings or structures notices and orders issued. Such records shall be retained in
located in flood hazard areas, the building official shall
the official records for the period required for retention of
determine where the proposed work constitutes substantial
public records.

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