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Building Division . .
CODE OF CONDUCT FOR BUILDING OFFICIALS
PURPOSE
- To promote appropriate standards of behaviour and
enforcement actions by the chief building official
and inspectors in the exercise of a power or the performance
of a duty under the Building Code Act or
the building code.
- To prevent practices which may constitute an abuse
of power, including unethical or illegal practices,
by the chief building official and inspectors in the
exercise of a power or the performance of a duty under
the Building Code Act or the building code.
- To promote appropriate standards of honesty and
integrity in the exercise of a power or the performance
of a duty under the Building Code Act or
the building code by the Chief Building Official and
Inspectors.
ENFORCEMENT GUIDELINES
The Chief Building Official, Deputy Chief Building
Official and Inspectors appointed in Schedule A to this
By-law shall comply with this Code of Conduct. Any appointed
Chief Building Official or Inspector who fails to act
in accordance with the provisions of this Code may be
subject to disciplinary action appropriate to the seriousness
of the breach. All allegations concerning a breach of
this code shall be made in writing.
Any person who has reason to believe that this Code
of conduct has been breached may bring the matter to
the attention of the Chief Building Official. Where
the allegation concerns the actions of the Chief Building
Official, the matter may be brought to the attention
of the senior staff person to whom the Chief Building
Official reports.
Any Chief Building Official or senior staff person
who receives information, in writing, concerning a significant
breach of this Code shall investigate the matter, and
where appropriate shall commence disciplinary action
in accordance with the employment standards of the place
of work. All communications received by a Chief Building
Official or senior staff person concerning a breach
of this code shall be held in confidence. The Chief
Building Official or senior staff person shall advise
Council in writing about the particulars of the alleged
breach, its investigation and the final disposition
of the matter upon its conclusion.
CODE OF CONDUCT
In exercising powers and performing duties under the
Building Code Act, the chief building official and inspectors
shall:
- Exercise powers in accordance with the provisions
of the Building Code Act, the Building
Code and other applicable law that governs the
authorization, construction, occupancy and safety
of buildings and designated structures, and the actions,
duties and qualifications of Chief Building Officials
and inspectors;
- Act to identify and enforce compliance where significant
contraventions of the Act or regulations
are known to exist;
- Apply all relevant building laws, regulations and
standards in a consistent and fair manner, independent
of any influence by interested parties;
- Not accept any personal benefit which may create
a conflict with their duties; or perform duties where
a personal interest may create a conflict;
- Obtain the counsel of persons with expertise where
the Chief Building Official or Inspector does not
possess sufficient knowledge to make an informed judgment;
and
- Act honestly, reasonably and professionally in the
discharge of their duties.
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