Section 201.1 of the Uniform Housing Code, as it applies in Chula Vista, shall read as follows:

Section 201.1 Authority. The building official is hereby authorized and directed to enforce all the provisions of this code. For such purpose, the building official shall have the powers of a law enforcement officer.

The building official shall have the power to render interpretations of this code and to adopt and enforce rules and regulations supplemental to this code as may be deemed necessary in order to clarify the application of the provisions of this code. Such interpretations, rules and regulations shall be in conformity with the intent and purpose of this code. The building official shall be the assistant director of planning and building.