(A) For the purposes of administering and enforcing the provisions of this chapter the office of Non-Residential Building or Structures Standards Inspector, (herein called "Inspector"), is hereby created.
(B) The Inspector shall be appointed by the City Board of Commissioners and shall have such powers as may be necessary or convenient to carry out and effectuate the purposes and provision of this chapter, including without limiting the generality of the foregoing, in addition to others herein granted, the following powers:
(1) To investigate the non-residential building conditions in the jurisdiction in order to determine which buildings therein are unsafe, being guided in such examinations of buildings by the requirements set forth in this chapter and for the purpose of carrying out the objectives of this chapter with respect to such non-residential buildings or structures.
(2) To administer oaths and affirmations and to examine witnesses and receive evidence.
(3) To enter upon and within premises and buildings for the purpose of making examinations and investigations; provided, that such entries shall be made at reasonable hours in such a manner as to cause the least possible inconvenience to the persons in possession.
(4) To delegate any of his or her functions and powers under this chapter to such officers and agents as he or she may designate.
(Ord. 2010-O-19, passed 12-14-10)