(A) (1) The Building Inspector is hereby designated as the officer to enforce the provisions of this subchapter and to exercise the duties and powers herein prescribed.
(2) It shall be the duty of the Building Inspector:
(a) To investigate the dwelling conditions, and to inspect dwellings and dwelling units, located in the county, in order to determine which dwellings and dwelling units are unfit for human habitation, and for the purpose of carrying out the objectives of this subchapter with respect to the dwellings and dwelling units;
(b) To take action, together with other appropriate departments and agencies, public and private, as may be necessary to effect rehabilitation of housing which is deteriorated;
(c) To keep a record of the results of inspections made under this subchapter and an inventory of those dwellings that do not meet the minimum standards of fitness herein prescribed; and
(d) To perform other duties as may be herein prescribed.
(B) The Building Inspector is authorized to exercise powers as may be necessary or convenient to carry out and effectuate the purpose and provisions of this subchapter, including the following powers in addition to others herein granted:
(1) To investigate the dwelling conditions in the county in order to determine which dwellings therein are unfit for human habitation;
(2) To administer oaths and affirmations, examine witnesses and receive evidence;
(3) To enter upon premises for the purpose of making examinations and inspections; provided, the entries shall be made in a manner as to cause the least possible inconvenience to the persons in possession; and
(4) To appoint and fix the duties of the officers, agents and employees as he or she deems necessary to carry out the purposes of this subchapter.
(C) For the purpose of making inspection, the Inspector is hereby authorized to enter, examine and survey at all reasonable times all dwellings, dwelling units, rooming units and premises. The owner or occupant of every dwelling, dwelling unit or rooming unit, or the person in charge thereof, shall give the Inspector free access to the dwelling, dwelling unit or rooming unit, and its premises at all reasonable times for the purpose of such inspection, examination and survey. Every occupant of a dwelling or dwelling unit shall give the owner thereof or his or her agent or employee, access to any part of the dwelling or dwelling unit, and its premises, at all reasonable times for the purpose of making the repairs or alterations as are necessary to effect compliance with the provisions of this subchapter or with any lawful order issued pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter.
(Ord. passed 5-15-1989)