There is established in the city the building and life safety office that shall be under the administration and operational control of the code official as appointed by the mayor. References to the “department of building safety,” “department of mechanical inspection,” “department of inspection,” or “department of fire prevention” in the codes adopted or referenced herein shall mean the building and life safety office.

References to the “building official,” “code official,” “authority having jurisdiction,” or “fire code official” in the codes adopted and referenced herein shall mean the code official or designee. (Ord. 005/2023 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 018/2020 § 1 (Exh. A))