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Town of Charlestown, RI
Washington County
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Editor's Note: The title of this article was changed from “Building Inspector” to “Building Inspector/Zoning Official” 11-2-2010.
[Amended 11-2-2010]
There shall be a Building Inspector who shall be appointed by the Council upon the recommendation of the Administrator. Whenever the position of Building Inspector becomes vacant, the Town Administrator may post the vacancy at the Town Hall, the library and advertise in other media deemed appropriate and shall solicit resumes and references. The Town Administrator and a search committee composed by the Town Administrator, shall review the qualifications, conduct interviews obtain the appropriate reference checks and forward to the Council all resumes and references if requested by any Council member.
If necessary there may be a Deputy Building Inspector who shall be appointed by the Administrator upon the recommendation of the Building Inspector.
The Building Inspector (and Deputy Building Inspector) shall:
A. 
Have working knowledge of all aspects of construction (as well as electrical and plumbing knowledge) of commercial and residential buildings.
B. 
Have actively participated in construction for at least five (5) years prior to appointment.
C. 
Have successfully passed a state examination and be certified for building inspection.