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C. 7, § 4 BUILDING CODI; C. 7, § 7 Sec. 4. Same—Duties. The building inspector shall be charged with the duty of en- forcing the building laws. He shall also perform such other du- ties as the city manager may assign to him. He shall inspect all buildings in course of erection, alteration or repair for the purpose of seeing that the laws and ordinances are complied with. He shall issue building permits as hereafter pro- vided. (Id., § 494(4).) As to duty of building inspector to enforce the zoning law, see ch. 33, § 19. Sec. 5. Same—Not to engage in construction business. The building inspector shall not engage in the construction busi- ness or any other business pertaining thereto or be interested, either directly or indirectly, in any firm or corporation engaged in said lines of business during his term of office. (Id.) Sec. 6. Same—Eight of entry; obstructing. The building inspector, or his duly authorized representative, is hereby authorized and empowered to enter upon any building or premises in the city for the purpose of seeing that the laws, rules and regulations in regard to construction are complied with. Any person preventing the building inspector from entering any building or premises in the performance of his official duties, or obstructing or hindering him in the performance of such duties, shall be punished as provided in section 58 of this chapter. (Code 1932,§ 494(49).) Sec. 7. Survey showing street lines. Whenever any person proposes to erect any house, wall, struc- ture or fence, or addition thereto within the corporate limits, such person shall cause to be made by a certified surveyor a survey of the lot on which said structure is to be erected which shall show the true street line and a blueprint thereof shall be submitted to the building inspector for approval. The building inspector may waive the foregoing portion of this 127 C. 7, § 11 BUILDING CODE C. 7, § 12 writers stating that such removal would not increase the fire hazard of the surrounding buildings adjacent to the proposed new location), or would be in violation of the zoning or other ordi- nances of the city. (Id.) Sec. 11. Same—Estimated cost for determining fees. The estimated cost of all buildings for the purpose of determin- ing the fees to be charged for all permits shall be the total cost to the owner of the building and all appurtenances. When con- structed on a cost-plus basis, the estimated cost shall include the actual cost plus the percentage charged, specified or contracted for. When there is more than one contract covering different portions of the building, or different classes of work on the same building, the estimated cost shall be the sum total of the several contract prices for each class or portion of the whole work. The city manager may revise the estimate of the cost of any pro- posed building or structure, or alteration thereof, for which appli- cation is made for a permit, and may require a sworn statement of the applicant as to the cost thereof. (Id.) Sec. 12. Same—Fees; adjustment of fees upon comple- tion of work. No permit required hereunder for erection, construction or alteration of a building or structure shall be issued unless the proper fee accompanies the application; the fees for permits issued hereunder shall be as follows: Where the total cost does not exceed $1,000.00 ........ $ 1.00 For each additional $1,000.00 or fraction ............ 1.00 Maximum fee required ............................ 150.00 Such permit shall be issued upon payment of a fee based upon the estimated cost, and upon completion of the work for which permit is issued an accurate statement of the cost thereof shall be furnished by the party to whom the permit was issued to the build- ing inspector and thereupon adjustment of the difference between the fee properly chargeable based on actual cost, and the fee paid based on estimated cost shall be made. If the actual cost exceeds Ch -9 129 C. 7, § 8 CHARLOTTXSVILLE CITY CODS C. 7. § 10 section if, after an inspection of the lot on which the structure is to be erected, he shall satisfy himself that the proposed structure will not encroach upon the true street line, or violate the zoning laws, and that there be no necessity for the making of such survey. (Id., § 494(5).) For other provisions in regard to encroachment upon streets, see . char., § 40; ch. 29, § 7 of this volume. Sec. 8. Permits—When required. Before the erection, construction or alteration of any building or structure or part thereof, and before the installation or altera- tion of the plumbing, drainage, piping or wiring thereof, where the total cost of such building or structure will be in excess of fifty dollars, application for a permit for the erection, construc- tion or alteration of such building or structure or part thereof shall , be made to the building inspector, by the owner or his authorized agent, and it shall be unlawful for any person to begin the erec- tion, construction or alteration of any such structure or part there- of until a proper permit has been issued therefor. (Id., § 494(6).) Sec. 9. Same—Form and contents of applications. Application shall be made on forms furnished by the building inspector which shall contain such information as he may require, and said application shall be accompanied by such plans and speci- fications as will give full information as to the character of the building, its size, arrangement of rooms, halls, closets and stair- ways, and the material to be used in its construction; and the city manager or building inspector may require such additional draw- ings, specifications, strain sheets and other information which either of them may deem necessary. (Id.) Sec. 10. Same—For moving buildings. No building shall be moved until a permit has been obtained from the city manager, who shall not issue such permit if in his judgment the proposed new location of the building would increase the fire hazard of the surrounding buildings (unless a certificate is obtained by the owner from the National Board of Fire Under - 128 C. 7, § 13 CHARLOTTESVILL$ CITY COM C. 7, § 16 the estimated cost, the party to whom the permit is issued shall pay the difference due by him and if the actual cost be less than the estimated cost, the city auditor is hereby authorized to refund to the person by whom the estimated fee was paid such portion thereof as constitutes an overpayment. (Id.; Ord. July 13, 1943.) Sec. 13. Change in structure after permit is issued. If after a permit has been issued, or during the progress of, or the execution of any work on any building or structure, it is de- sired to materially alter or deviate in any manner from the con- struction or any essential feature as called for in the approved plans or specifications for such building or structure, notice of the desire or intention on the part of the owners or builder of such building or structure shall be given to the building inspector in writing, setting forth in detail the desired changes; and if ap- proved, he will give the applicant his written approval of the re- ' quested change, otherwise no change will be permitted in the plans and specifications as originally approved. (Code 1932, § 494(7).) Sec. 14. Grade and line of sewer. When a permit is granted hereunder, the party receiving it shall apply for the grade and line of the sewer nearest to his property and make his building or structure conform thereto. (Id., § 494(6).) Sec. 15. Grade of streets and sidewalks. Any party receiving a permit as provided herein shall apply for the grade of the streets and sidewalks adjacent to this property, and so construct his building as to conform thereto. (Id.) Sec. 16. Certificates of occupancy. Upon the completion of such buildings, structures or alterations, provided no violations exist, the city manager or other officials designated by him, shall issue to the owner a certificate of oc- cupancy of the proposed building or part thereof, stating the pur- pose for which such building or structure may be used. There 130