§ 8-39. Resolution.

(a)

It is the desire of the county board of commissioners to adopt, in all respects, administrative procedures and enforce the various standard code relating to building, fire prevention, gas, mechanical, plumbing and electrical, dwelling, energy.

(b)

The adoption of these procedures is done to facilitate proper inspection activities by the county relating to construction and to maintenance of buildings within said county and relating to public safety, health and general welfare.

(c)

No buildings, structures, or land shall be used or occupied; and no building, structure, or part thereof shall be erected, constructed, reconstructed, moved, enlarged, or structurally altered unless in conformity with the regulations of this article. All contractors, builders, or landowners shall be required to purchase permits before any construction within the county shall begin. Georgia Power, Slash Pine REA, or any other electrical supplier shall not connect or supply any building, structure or mobile home with power until an electrical permit has been issued.

(d)

Although a permit is required, any farm shelter or structure which does not have plumbing and electricity shall not be required to pay a fee for said permit. Nothing contained herein shall be construed to be restrictive in any way to the operation of a bona fide farm or the production of agricultural products including produce, livestock, and forest products. This exclusion shall not apply to buildings constructed for human occupancy.

(e)

The county board of commissioners, shall employ inspectors and any other personnel necessary for the enforcement of said codes. There shall be no right to self-inspections by plumbing and utility contractors. All inspections shall be made by the county inspection officer.

(f)

The county board of commissioners shall establish charges for said permits.

(g)

Within said codes, when reference is made to the duties of a certain official named therein, that designated official of the county who has duties corresponding to those of the named official in said code shall be deemed to be the responsible official insofar as enforcing the provisions of said code are concerned.

(Res. of 10-31-1996)