(1) Investigate Condition . To investigate the condition of buildings within the Town of Fuquay-Varina in order to determine which structures are abandoned and in violation of this Article.
(2) Enter Upon Premises . To enter upon premises for the purpose of making inspections.
(3) Administer Oaths . To administer oaths and affirmations, examine witnesses, and receive evidence.
(4) Designate Duties . To designate such other officers, agents and employees of the Town of Fuquay-Varina as he deems necessary to carry out the provisions of this Article.
d. Standards for Enforcement
(1) Abandoned Structure . Every abandoned structure within the Town of Fuquay-Varina shall be deemed in violation of this Article whenever such structure constitutes a hazard to the health, safety, or welfare of the Town citizens as a result of:
A. Insects or Rodents . The attraction of insects or rodents.
B. Fire Hazard . Conditions creating a fire hazard.
C. Dangerous Conditions . Dangerous conditions constituting a threat to children.
D. Vagrants . Frequent use by vagrants as living quarters in the absence of sanitary facilities.
(2) Preliminary Determination . In making the preliminary determination of whether or not an abandoned structure is in violation of this Article, the Building Inspector may, by way of illustration and not limitation, consider the presence or absence of the following conditions:
A. Holes or Cracks . Holes or cracks in the structure's floors, walls, ceilings or roof which might attract or admit rodents and insects or become breeding places for rodents and insects.
B. Garbage or Rubbish . The collection of garbage or rubbish in or near the structure which might attract rodents and insects or become breeding places for rodents and insects.
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