(A) General. Whenever the term or title “administrative authority,” “responsible official,” “director,” “chief inspector,” “code enforcement officer,” or other similar designation is used herein or in any of the technical codes, it shall be construed to mean the building official. The building official is authorized and directed to enforce all the provisions of this chapter and the technical codes and shall have the powers to prepare, sign, and serve misdemeanor citations pursuant to NRS 171.17751.
The building official shall have the power to render interpretations of this chapter and the technical codes, and to adopt and enforce rules and regulations supplemental to this chapter to carry out the provisions of this chapter. Such interpretations, rules and regulations shall be in conformity with the intent and purpose of this chapter.
(B) Deputies. In accordance with prescribed procedures and with the approval of the appointing authority, the building official may appoint and deputize technical officers, inspectors, and other employees as shall be authorized from time to time to carry out the functions of the building official. (Ord. 3618 § 2 (part), 2008)