(A) The Building Inspector is designated as the officer to enforce the provisions of this chapter and to exercise the duties and powers herein prescribed. It shall be the duty of the Building Inspector:
(1) To investigate the dwelling conditions, and to inspect dwellings and dwelling units, located in the Town, 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 chapter with respect to the dwellings and dwelling units;
(2) To inspect structures located in the Town to determine which structures are abandoned and to determine facts about those structures for use by the Town Council in determining whether the buildings are health and safety hazards pursuant to § 151.41;
(3) To take the action, together with other appropriate departments and agencies, public and private, as may be necessary to effect rehabilitation of housing which is deteriorated or to effect other action provided in this chapter;
(4) To keep a record of the results of inspections made under this chapter and an inventory of those dwellings and structures that do not meet the minimum standard of fitness herein prescribed; and
(5) To perform other duties as may be herein prescribed.
(B) The Building Inspector is authorized to exercise those powers as may be necessary or convenient to carry out and effectuate the purpose and provisions of this chapter, including the following powers in addition to others herein granted:
(1) To investigate the dwelling conditions in the Town in order to determine which dwellings therein are unfit for human habitation and to make the other inspections as necessary in the exercise of duties under this chapter;
(2) To administer oaths and affirmations, examine witnesses, and receive evidence;
(3) To enter on premises for the purpose of making examinations and inspections as long as the entries shall be made in the 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 chapter.
(1989 Code, § 151.30) (Ord. passed 7-14-1981; Am. Ord. 472, passed 6-14-1994)