The building official, member of the board of appeals or employee charged with the enforcement of this chapter and technical codes, while acting for the jurisdiction in good faith and without malice in the discharge of the duties required by this chapter and technical codes or other pertinent law or ordinance, shall not thereby be rendered liable personally and is hereby relieved from personal liability for any damage accruing to persons or property as a result of any act or by reason of an act or omission in the discharge of official duties. Any suit instituted against an officer or employee because of an act performed by that officer or employee in the lawful discharge of duties and under the provisions of this chapter and technical codes shall be defended by legal representative of the jurisdiction until the final termination of the proceedings. The building official or any subordinate shall not be liable for cost in any action, suit or proceeding that is instituted in pursuance of the provisions of this chapter and technical codes.
An approved final inspection, temporary certificate of occupancy, certificate of occupancy, certificate of completion, or an amusement and transportation system (ATS) certificate of operation from the building division indicates the building, structure, ATS, or part thereof for which the approved final inspection was made or certificate was issued, was found by the building official at the time of certificate issuance or final inspection to be in substantial compliance with the provisions of this chapter and the technical codes and do not create an express or implied warranty or guarantee. (Ord. 3618 § 2 (part), 2008)