The Director is authorized to make surveys in
any area of the City to determine the general conditions of the structures
and premises in that area, the extent of deterioration and the lack
of facilities and maintenance, the unsafe and insanitary conditions,
the overcrowding which may exist and other matters included within
the provisions of this chapter.
The Director shall serve as the Hearing Officer and as such, shall be responsible for the scheduling, conduct and recording of hearings as provided for in Article
III of this chapter, except that the Director may delegate these duties to any qualified employee of the Division.
Personnel of the Division shall, upon request,
exhibit clear identification whenever it shall be their duty to visit
buildings or premises for the purpose of making any survey, examination
or inspection.
Whenever the Director determines that the condition of a structure or premises or any part thereof is in violation of any zoning, building, fire or health ordinance or regulation adopted pursuant thereto, or any other ordinance or code or regulation of the City of Pawtucket governing the condition and improvement of buildings, which is not provided for by this chapter or which is provided for by a higher standard of such other ordinance, code or regulation, according to §
288-81 of this chapter, he or she shall refer such violations to the appropriate authority.