Notices and Orders - Answer -Determine if a building is unsafe, substandard, or fails to
comply with applicable housing codes. Communicate the order
with the owner or occupants, notify other agencies as required, and initiate re-inspection
and follow-up procedures. Advise
affected persons of their right to due process.
Repair, Vacation and demolition - Answer -Prepare and issue violation notices related to
mandatory repair, vacation, or demolition. Communicate the order with the
owner or occupants, notify other agencies as required, and initiate re-inspection and
follow-up procedures. Advise affected
persons of their right to due process. Communicate with contractors and subcontractors
as necessary.
Public Information - Answer -Provide housing code compliance information to the
general public, to landlord and tenant organizations, and to
governmental agencies. Provide housing code compliance information pertinent to
historic preservation efforts.
Enforcement Process - Answer -Gather, maintain and present evidence as necessary to
enforce house and property
maintenance code provisions, with due consideration for procedural and substantive
due process of law. Provide board of appeals testimony and serve as expert witness In
prosecution of violations. Ensure that
right of entry to private property meets constitutional standards.
Light and Ventilation - Answer -Inspect for compliance with minimum light and
ventilation requirements for habitable areas, common hallways, and
stairways.
Occupancy - Answer -Inspect for compliance with minimum occupancy conditions and
use. Inspect for any alterations or additions that may
indicate a change of occupancy. Inspect that access to bedrooms and bathrooms is in
accordance with the code. Ensure that
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