The Building Official shall receive applications required by the construction codes of the Town of Shady Shores, Texas; issue permits; and furnish the prescribed certificates. He shall examine the premises for which permits have been issued and shall make necessary inspections to see that the provisions of the law are complied with and that construction is prosecuted safely. He shall enforce all provisions of the construction codes. He shall, when requested by proper authority, or when the public interest so requires, make investigations in connection with matters referred to in codes and render written reports on the same. To enforce compliance with law, to remove illegal or unsafe conditions, to secure the necessary safeguards during construction, or to require adequate exit facilities in buildings and structures, he shall issue such notices or orders as may be necessary.

Inspections required under the provisions of the construction codes shall be made by the Building Official, or his duly appointed assistants, provided the person who shall make plumbing inspections shall be licensed in accordance with the Plumbing License Law of 1947. The Building Official may accept reports of inspectors of recognized inspection services, after investigation of their qualifications and reliability. No certificate called for by any provisions of the construction codes shall be issued on such reports unless the same are in writing and certified by a responsible officer of such service.

The Building Official shall keep comprehensive records of applications, of permits issued, of certificates issued, of inspections made, of reports rendered, and of notices or orders issued.

All such records shall be open to public inspection during office hours, but shall not be removed from the office of the Building Official without his written consent.

The Building Official shall make written reports to the Town Council once each month, or more often if requested, including statements of permits and certificates issued, and orders promulgated.

The Building Official shall perform such other duties, as the Town Council shall, from time to time, impose upon the office.