1. Authority. The Building Official (the City’s Code Official as contemplated in international codes and for the purposes of this chapter includes designees) is hereby authorized to administer and enforce the provisions of the Housing Code and to make inspections to determine the condition of all dwellings, dwelling units, rooming units, structures, and premises located within the City to promote and safeguard the health, safety, and welfare of the occupants of dwellings and of the general public under the provisions of the Housing Code. The Building Official shall, upon proper service request, enforce the provisions of this chapter and is hereby authorized and directed to make inspections pursuant to or in response to a proper service request with regard to an alleged violation of the provisions of this chapter or of applicable rules or regulations pursuant thereto.