(A) 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. The Building Inspector is authorized to exercise such powers as may be necessary or convenient to carry out and effectuate the purpose and provisions of this subchapter.
(B) The Building Inspector shall have the following powers and duties:
(1) To investigate the condition(s) of the building(s) and/or premises in question, and to inspect dwellings and dwelling units under the jurisdiction of the county in order to determine which building(s) for human habitation and/or use are in violation of this subchapter, and for the purpose of carrying out the objectives of this subchapter with respect to the repair, closing or demolition of each such building;
(2) To take action, together with other appropriate departments and agencies, public and private, as may be necessary to effect rehabilitation of buildings and/or abatement of conditions in violation of this subchapter;
(3) To keep a record of the results of inspections made under this subchapter and an inventory of those building(s) which are in violation of the provisions of this subchapter;
(4) To administer oaths and affirmations, examine witnesses and receive evidence;
(5) To enter upon premises for the purpose of making examination and inspections; provided, the entries shall be made in accordance with § 151.10 and state law, and shall be made in a manner as to cause the least possible inconvenience to the persons in possession;
(6) To appoint and fix the duties of officers, agents, and employees as he or she deems necessary to assist in carrying out the purposes of this subchapter, and to delegate any of his or her functions and powers to the officers, agents and employees; and
(7) To perform such other duties as may be prescribed herein or by the Board of County Commissioners and as is directed by the County Manager.
(Ord. 33 § 12, passed 2-4-2002)