§ 9-5-10 — LIABILITY

9-5-10: LIABILITY:

The code official, member of the board of appeals, or employee charged with the enforcement of this code, while acting for the jurisdiction in good faith and without malice in the discharge of the duties required by this code or other pertinent law or ordinance, shall not personally be deemed civilly or criminally liable, and is hereby relieved from personal liability for any damage accruing to persons or property as a result of an act or by reason of an act or omission in the discharge of their official duties. Regardless of any approval issued by the City, the owner, owner's authorized agent, permit holder or person(s) conducting the work shall have ultimate responsibility to comply with all sections and articles of this Chapter and code. (Ord. 43-20, 12-1-2020, eff. 1-1-2021)