§ 15.24.080. The housing official shall have the authority to enforce all provisions of this code.

A.

The housing official shall issue all necessary notices or orders to ensure compliance with this code. This includes the authority to issue violation notices; request the abatement, removal or correction of nuisances, complaints and emergency conditions affecting the public health, safety and welfare.

B.

The housing official is authorized, upon presentation of proper credentials and with consent or valid warrant to enter, inspect and survey, at all reasonable times, all buildings, structures and premises in accordance with this code.

C.

The housing official is hereby authorized and directed to make inspections on all property located within the city of Salisbury, Maryland, to determine compliance with this code.

D.

In addition to the other duties imposed by this ordinance, the housing official is authorized to perform the following duties:

1.

Issue all necessary notices and orders to abate illegal or unsafe conditions and ensure compliance with the code requirements for the safety, health and general welfare of the public;

2.

Respond to complaints of alleged violation(s) of the provisions of this code;

3.

Adopt and promulgate rules and regulations to interpret and implement the provisions of this code and to secure the intent thereof as necessary in the interest of the public;

4.

Maintain official records of all business and activities of the department specified in the provisions of this code;

5.

Appoint such number of officers, technical assistants, inspectors and other employees as shall be necessary for the administration of this code and as authorized by the appointed authority. The housing official is authorized to designate an employee as deputy who shall exercise all the powers of the housing official during the temporary absence or disability of the housing official.

(Ord. 1974 (part), 2005: Ord. 1665 Exh. A (part), 1997)