§ 12.24.100. Liability limitations—Responsibility for damage.

A.

The director or his authorized representative charged with the enforcement of this code, acting in good faith and without malice in the discharge of his duties, shall not thereby render himself personally liable for any damage that may accrue to persons or property as a result of any act, or by reason of any act or omission in the discharge of his duties. Any suit brought against the director or employee because of such act or omission performed by him in the enforcement of any provision of this code shall be defended by legal counsel provided by this jurisdiction until final termination of such proceedings.

B.

This code shall not be construed to relieve from or lessen the responsibility of any person owning, operating or controlling any vessel for any damages to persons or property caused by defects, nor shall the code enforcement agency or its parent jurisdiction be held as assuming any such liability by reason of the inspections authorized by this code or any certificates of inspection issued under this code.

(Ord. 847 § 1 (part), 1987: prior code § 5903 (g))