(A) It shall be the duty of the Inspections Division to enforce all of the provisions of this chapter and of the regulatory codes adopted herein, and to make all inspections necessary to determine whether the provisions of this chapter and those codes are being met, excepting for the provisions of this chapter designated to be enforced by the Code Enforcement Supervisor or officer.
(B) All inspectors shall give such oath for the faithful performance of their duties as may be required by the City Council.
(C) The administration and enforcement of this chapter shall be the duty of the Inspections Division unless otherwise stated, and said Division is hereby authorized and directed to take such lawful action as may be necessary to enforce the provisions of this chapter.
(D) The Inspections Division, through the appointment of inspectors, shall have the full power, authority and duties prescribed by the general laws and ordinances applicable to the city to make inspections and to perform all other functions which are authorized or directed by law.
(E) Members of the Inspections Division shall have the right to enter public or private property at such reasonable times as may be necessary for the performance of their duties. Should the owner or occupant of any property refuse to permit such reasonable access, the Inspection Division shall proceed to obtain an administrative search warrant pursuant to G.S. 15-27.2. No person shall obstruct, hamper or interfere with any such representative while in the process of carrying out their lawful duties.
(Ord. No. 23-082, § 1, passed 12-14-2023)