§ 14-262. Unsafe building law; unsafe building fund.

(a)

Under the provisions of IC 36-7-9-3, the common council hereby adopts the Unsafe Building Law, IC 36-7-9-1 et seq.

(b)

The executive department responsible for administration of the unsafe building law is the office of the building commissioner.

(c)

The definition of the term "substantial property interest" contained in IC 36-7-9-2 is hereby incorporated in this article in section 14-261

(d)

The term "enforcement authority," as used in the unsafe building law, means the building commissioner.

(e)

The term "hearing authority," as used in the unsafe building law, means the board of public works and safety.

(f)

An unsafe building fund is hereby established in the general fund of the city in accordance with the provisions of IC 36-7-9-14.

(g)

Premises maintained in violation of the provisions of this article are unsafe buildings.

(Code 1974, § 5-102)