A. Inspect or cause to be inspected all buildings including, but no necessarily limited to, schools, halls, churches, theaters, hotels, residential, commercial, manufacturing, or loft buildings which may be brought to his attention for the purpose of determining whether any conditions exist which render such places a dangerous building within the terms of Section 16.08.020.

B. Inspect any building, wall, or structure about which complaints are filed by any person to the effect that a building, wall, or structure is, or may be, existing in violation of this chapter.

C. Post in a conspicuous place on such property a copy of the complaint setting forth the information required under Section 16.08.060 of this chapter.

D. Appear at all hearings conducted by the Board of Appeals and testify as to the condition of the dangerous buildings.

E. Hold a hearing at the time and place specified in the complaint, in which all parties in interest shall be given the right to file an answer to the complaint, to appear in person or otherwise; and to give testimony, and if after the hearing he shall determine that the structure is, in fact, a dangerous building, he shall reduce to writing his findings of fact in support of such determination, and shall issue and cause to be served upon the owner or party in interest, in the manner provided in this chapter for the serving of the complaint, an order which requires the owner to repair, alter, or improve such dwelling, building, or structure to render it fit for human habitation or other use, or to vacate and close the dwelling, building, or structure, if such course of action is deemed proper, or require the owner or party in interest within the time specified in the order to remove or demolish such dwelling, building, or structure, and if no appeal is filed in the manner provided in this chapter, he shall file a copy of such order with the Grant County Auditor.

F. The Building Official and/or his authorized representative shall be empowered to enter any building for the purpose of making an inspection thereof, and any person who in any manner whatsoever impedes or interferes with the Building Official and/or his authorized representative or refuses him admittance to any building is guilty of violating the terms and conditions of this chapter and shall be subject to the penalties provided in this code. (Ord. 2188, 11/23/04)