It shall be the duty and responsibility of the Property Maintenance
Inspector of the municipality to enforce the provisions of this code
as provided herein to satisfy the policies and purpose of this code.
Enforcement action shall be initiated upon receipt of a signed complaint
filed by a Township resident or property owner.
Inspectors shall be supplied with official identification and
shall exhibit such identification when entering any structure or other
part of the premises subject to this code. Inspectors shall conduct
themselves so as to minimize embarrassment or inconvenience to the
occupants. They shall explain the purpose of their visit to the occupants.
A.
When the Property Maintenance Inspector believes or has reason to
believe that violations of the provisions of this code exist, he shall
make or cause to be made inspections to determine the condition of
such structures and premises in order to safeguard the safety and
welfare of persons and property and fulfill the provisions of this
code.
B.
All inspections as provided for herein shall be made with the permission
of the owner or occupant. In the event that such permission is denied
to the Property Maintenance Inspector upon request, the Township reserves
its rights to take such action as it deems necessary for public health,
safety and welfare and fulfill the provisions of this code.
Every occupant of a structure shall give the owner thereof or
his agent or employee access to any part of such structure or its
premises at reasonable times for the purpose of making such inspections,
maintenance, repairs or alterations as are necessary to comply with
the provisions of this code.
