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Sec. 70. Records of building official; reports; assistance from
other officials.

1. The building official shall keep careful and comprehensive
records of applications, of permits issued, of certificates
issued, of inspections made, of reports rendered and of notices
issued. He shall retain on file copies of all papers in connection
with building work so long as any part of the building
or structure to which they relate may be in existence.

2. All such records shall be open to public inspection at
reasonable hours, but shall not be removed from the office of
the building official.

3. The building official shall make a report to the city manager
once each month, or oftener if requested, including statements
of permits and certificates issued, and orders promulgated.

4. The building official may request and shall receive so far
as may be necessary in the discharge of his duties, the assistance
and cooperation of the chief of police in enforcing orders,
of the city attorney in prosecuting violations and of
other city officials. (2-17-58, § 33-70.)