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SECTION 104 DUTIES AND POWERS OF BUILDING OFFICIAL 104.1 General. The building official is hereby authorized and directed to enforce the provisions of this code. The building official shall have the authority to render interpretations of this code and to adopt policies and procedures in order to clarify the application of its provisions. Such interpretations, policies and procedures shall be in compliance with the intent and purpose of this code. Such policies and procedures shall not have the effect of waiving requirements specifically provided for in this code. 104.2 Applications and permits. In order to verify compliance with any applicable laws the building official shall receive applications, review construction documents and issue permits for the erection, and alteration, demolition and moving of buildings and structures, inspect the premises for which such permits have been issued and enforce compliance with the provisions of this code. When an application for demolition of a structure is applied for and the building official has cause to believe that the structure may have historical significance, the application maybe referred to the Library-Historical Commission for a determination of eligibility. For the purpose of determining historical significance, any structure built prior to 1940 is presumed to be potentially significant. An application for a demolition permit maybe denied by the building official if the issuance of the permit would result in the destruction in whole or part of a historical resource. 104.3 Notices and orders. The building official shall issue all necessary notices or orders to ensure compliance with this code. 104.4 Inspections. The building official shall make all of the required inspections, or the building official shall have the authority to accept reports of inspection by approved agencies or individuals. Reports of such inspections shall be in writing and be certified by a responsible officer of such approved agency or by the responsible individual. The building official is authorized to engage such expert opinion as deemed necessary to report upon unusual technical issues that arise, subject to the approval of the appointing authority. 104.5 Identification. The building official shall carry proper identification when inspecting structures or premises in the performance of duties under this code. ORDINANCE NO. 2007-022