(A) Authority. Inspectors are authorized, empowered, and directed to enforce all the provisions of this chapter and the regulatory codes herein adopted.
(B) Right-of-entry. Inspectors shall have the right-of-entry on any premises within the jurisdiction of the regulatory codes herein adopted at reasonable hours for the purpose of inspection or enforcement of the requirements of this chapter and the regulatory codes, upon presentation of proper credentials.
(C) Stop orders. Whenever any building or structure or part thereof is being demolished, constructed, reconstructed, altered, or repaired in a hazardous manner, or in substantial violation of any provisions of this chapter or any other county ordinance, or in violation of any provisions of any regulatory code herein adopted, or in violation of the terms of the permit or permits issued therefor, or in a manner as to endanger life or property, the appropriate inspector may order the specific part of the work which is in violation or presents a hazard to be immediately stopped. The order shall be in writing and directed to the person doing the work, and shall state the specific work to be stopped, the specific reasons therefor, and the conditions under which the work may be resumed.
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