The following terms, whenever used or referred to in this chapter, shall
have the following respective meanings for the purposes of this chapter, unless
a different meaning clearly appears from the context:
BUILDING
Any building or structure or part thereof, whether used for human
habitation or otherwise, and includes any outhouses and appurtenances belonging
thereto or usually enjoyed therewith.
OWNER
The holder or holders of the title in fee simple.
PUBLIC AUTHORITY
Any officer in charge of any department of the borough or of the
county or state relating to health, fire, building regulations or to other
activities concerning buildings in the Borough of Brooklawn.
PUBLIC OFFICER
The Construction Code Official of the borough, the officer designated
to exercise the powers prescribed herein.
The public officer may determine that a building is unfit for human
habitation or occupancy or use if he finds that conditions exist in such building
which are dangerous or injurious to the health or safety of the occupants
of such building, the occupants of neighboring buildings or other residents
of the Borough of Brooklawn as a whole. Such conditions may include the following
(without limiting the generality of the foregoing): defects therein increasing
the hazards of fire, accident or other calamities; lack of adequate ventilation,
light or sanitary facilities; dilapidation; disrepair; structural defects;
and uncleanliness.
The public officer shall have the following powers in addition to others
herein granted:
A. To investigate the building conditions in the municipality
in order to determine which buildings therein are unfit for human habitation
or occupancy or use.
B. To administer oaths, affirmations, examine witnesses
and receive evidence.
C. To enter upon premises for the purpose of making examinations
provided that such entry shall be made in such manner as to cause the least
possible inconvenience to the persons in possession.
D. To delegate any of his functions and powers under this
chapter to such officers and agents as he may designate.