<div class="chunk-title">Sec. 14-96. - Powers and duties of the chief building inspector.</div>
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               The chief building inspector is hereby designated as the housing inspector, the officer
               to enforce the provisions of this article and to exercise the duties and powers prescribed
               in this section. The chief building inspector shall have the following powers and
               duties:
               
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                  (1)
                  
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                  Investigate the 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 article
                  with respect to such dwellings and dwelling units;
                  
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                  (2)
                  
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                  Take such action, together with other appropriate departments and agencies, public
                  and private, as may be necessary to effect rehabilitation of housing which is deteriorated;
                  
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                  (3)
                  
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                  Keep a record of the results of inspections made under this article and an inventory
                  of those dwellings that do not meet the minimum standards of fitness prescribed in
                  this article;
                  
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                  (4)
                  
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                  Administer oaths and affirmations, examine witnesses and receive evidence;
                  
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                  (5)
                  
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                  Enter upon premises for the purpose of making examinations and inspections, provided
                  such entries shall be made in accordance with section 14-97 and state law, and shall
                  be made in such manner as to cause the least possible inconvenience to the persons
                  in possession;
                  
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                  (6)
                  
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                  Appoint and fix, upon approval of the county manager, the duties of such officers,
                  agents, and employees as he deems necessary to assist in carrying out the purposes
                  of this division, and to delegate any of his functions and powers to such officers,
                  agents, and employees; and
                  
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                  (7)
                  
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                  Perform such other duties as may be prescribed in this section or by the board of
                  county commissioners.
                  
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               (Ord. of 2-1-82, Â§ XII)
               
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