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Town of Coventry
Town of Coventry Zoning Ordinance
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§ 255-310

Building Inspector.

§ 255-310. Building Inspector. [Amended 10-14-2025 by Ord. No. 2025-22]

  • A. Qualifications. The qualifications of the Building Inspector are set forth in Chapter 27.3 of Title 23 of the Rhode Island General Laws.

  • B. Duties. The duties of the Building Inspector are set forth in Chapter 27.3 of Title 23 of the Rhode Island General Laws. In addition, and to the extent that there is no conflict with the Rhode Island General Laws, the following are additional duties of the Building Inspector:

    • (1) Order that any illegal work in progress be discontinued or cease;

    • (2) Take other action authorized by this chapter, state law or are otherwise lawfully delegated to the Building Inspector to ensure compliance with or to prevent violation(s) of this chapter, state building code or state law, including but not limited to the issuance of and action on building permits, zoning and occupancy certificates and similar administrative duties as are permitted or authorized by state law or ordinance not inconsistent with state law;

    • (3) Collect required fees and fines for violations of this chapter; and pay all funds received over to the Town's finance department at the direction of the Finance Director;

    • (4) Keep records that demonstrate the compliance of uses of land and in connection with the performance of their duties as Building Inspector;

    • (5) Inspect suspected and/or credibly reported violations of state building code and the Code where required; and (6) Perform other duties and exercise other powers as are authorized by this chapter, law or are otherwise lawfully delegated to the Building Inspector.