§ 3-2-1104. BUILDING ENGINEER.

(a)

Established. There is a Building Engineer in the Department of Permits, Approvals and Inspections who shall be under the direction and supervision of the Director.

(b)

Qualifications. The Building Engineer shall be an individual who:

(1)

Has broad experience in the field of engineering or similar discipline;

(2)

Has graduated in engineering from an accredited college, university, or technical school of collegiate grade and rating;

(3)

Has had charge of important engineering projects in structural or civil engineering over a period of at least 5 years; and

(4)

Is experienced in the engineering aspects of building construction.

(c)

The Building Engineer shall:

(1)

Supervise the erection, construction, repair, alteration, remodeling, removal, and demolition of all buildings and structures, or parts of buildings and structures in the county;

(2)

Deliver to the Supervisor of Assessments of the County or another assessing official designated by the county a copy of each application for a building permit;

(3)

Cooperate fully with the zoning authorities of the county; and

(4)

Supervise, execute, and enforce compliance with all rules and regulations of the county adopted under the authority of Article 35, Title 2, Subtitle 2 of the Code.

(d)

Inspectors. There are inspectors of the county under the direction of the Director or the Director's designee who shall perform required duties including enforcement of all building laws, rules, or regulations of the county.

(e)

Statutory construction. When used in the Code, laws, rules, regulations, or policies either adopted by the County Council or in the Code of Baltimore County Regulations, the term "building engineer" means the building engineer or a designee as determined by the Director.

(1988 Code, §§ 7-1, 7-2) (Bill No. 69-95, § 5, 7-1-1995; Bill No. 31-99, § 3, 7-1-2004; Bill No. 70-03, § 17, 7-1-2004; Bill No. 122-10, §§ 2, 30, 1-16-2011)