§ 6-154. Further powers.

The inspector shall have such powers as may be necessary or convenient to carry out and effectuate the purpose and provisions of this article including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the following powers in addition to others granted in this article:

(1)

To investigate residential building conditions in the city and its environs to determine which buildings therein are unfit for human habitation, being guided in such examinations of buildings by the requirements set forth in this article.

(2)

To administer oaths, affirmations and to examine witnesses and receive evidence.

(3)

To enter upon and within premises, dwellings and buildings for the purpose of making examinations and investigations, provided that such entries shall be made in such lawful manner as to cause the least possible inconvenience to the person in possession.

(4)

To appoint and fix the duties of such officers, agents and employees as he deems necessary to carry out the purpose of this article.

(5)

To delegate any of his functions and powers under this article to such officers and agents as he may designate.

(6)

To file civil action in the nature of a summary ejectment to effectuate an order to vacate a dwelling as provided in G.S. 160A-443(7).

(Code 1952, ch. I, art. VII, § 9-6-116)