In addition to those enumerated in the administrative provisions of the city code, the Building Inspector shall have the following powers and duties:
(A) Right of entry. Upon presentation of proper credentials, the Building Inspector or his duly authorized representative, may enter at reasonable times any building, structure, or premises in the city to perform any duty imposed upon him by this title.
(B) Stop orders. Whenever any building work is being done contrary to the provisions of this title the Building Inspector may order the work stopped by notice in writing served on any persons engaged in doing or causing such work to be done, and any such person shall forthwith stop such work until authorized by the Building Inspector to proceed with the work.
(C) Occupancy violations. Whenever any structure is being used contrary to the provisions of this title the Building Inspector may order such use discontinued and the structure or portion thereof vacated by notice served on any person causing such use to be continued. Such person shall discontinue the use within ten days after receipt of such notice or make the structure, or portion thereof, comply with the requirements of this title.
(D) Liability. The Building Inspector, or any employee charged with the enforcement of this title, acting for the city in good faith and without malice in the discharge of his duties, shall not thereby render himself liable personally and he is hereby relieved from all personal liability for any damage that may accrue to persons or property as a result of any act required or by reason of any act or omission in the discharge of his duties. Any suit brought against the Building Inspector or employee because of such act or omission performed by him in the enforcement of any provisions of this title, shall be defended by the City Attorney until final determination thereof.
('69 Code, § 7-25.11)