§ 18-60. Certified building inspector requirements.

All inspectors wishing to submit or participate in the apartment evaluation program must comply with the following requirements:

(1)

The inspector must be a licensed design professional (architect or engineer) or hold one of the following certifications from the International Code Council (ICC): Property maintenance and housing inspector, housing rehabilitation inspector, building inspector, building plan examiner or commercial combination inspector.

(2)

The inspector must submit a copy of his or her business license and applicable certification to the city to be placed on an approved inspector list prior to inspecting any apartment complex.

(3)

The inspector must meet with the chief building official or the code compliance official upon approval prior to performing any services to comply with this section.

(4)

Mandatory meetings will be called by the city which all inspectors participating in the program must attend. Ample notice will be provided by the city of no less than two weeks.

(5)

The inspector must provide an inspection report or a certificate, similar to the inspection report provided by the city, executed by a certified building inspector and stating compliance with those minimum standards described in the inspection report. The inspector must sign and date the report upon completion.

( Ord. No. 3-A-2015 , § 1(Exh. A), 4-27-15)