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,207 1-26 1-27 1-28 1-29 In the absence of the building inspector, the governing body shalJ. a oint a substitute or temporary building inspector vlho shall assume all of t.he duties and responsibilities of the building inspector mentioned in this code. Within the text of this code, references are made to specific state, Federal, City, Trade and Profefessional publications or standards relating to building construction, incorporating said publications or parts thereof in the bod:.' of this code. (Authority for the adoption of regulations by reference is given in the "Hinnesota Statutes 1945" -471.62). Provisions of these publications, or parts thereof, adopted by reference shall be as much a part of this code as though they had been set out in full herein. It shall be the duty of the Inspectors to stop the construction, repair, al- teration, renewal or demolishing of any building or structure when any work done thereon is carried on in violation of this code or in a reckless, care- less, unsafe or improper manner. It shall be the duty of the Police Authority, when called upon b~l an Inspector to perforra such duties as may be necessary to enforce the provisions of this code. 1-30 ~fuen any work shall have been stopped by an Inspector for any reason whatsoever, it shall not again be resumed until the Inspector shall have been satisfied that the reason for work stoppage has been completely removed. 1-31 It shall be the duty of the Inspector to pass upon all questions relating to the strength, durability, appearance and general workmanship of buildings or structures. 1-32 The Inspector shall examine all buildings or structures for which applicat5.on has been made for a permit to enlarge, remove or alter such building or structure, to determine whether or not such permit may be granted. 1-33 The Inspectors are hereby given authority to m~{e such tests or order such tests to be made as he may deem necessary to determine the safety of the condition of any structUre, building or part thereof, material or machinery, which it becomes their duty under thE1Provisions of this code, to inspect. 1-:34 If, in the opinion o;f the inspector, any building or structure shall, from any cause whatsoever, be in a dangerous condition to persons or property, it shall be his duty to notify the owner thereof of such condition in writing, and a.t the same time the inspector shall advise the owner that unless repairs are made within thirty (30) days of that notification, the inspector has the authority to cause the repairs to be made and the expense caused may be tecovered by the governing body from the owner. 1~35 The inspector shall have the authority to causa the repair or reconstruction of any building or structure which is dangerous or unsafe to persons pI' prop- erty, and the cost thereof may be recovered by the municipality from the owner. 1-36 If, in the opinion of the inspector, any building is unsafe or unfit for further use, the inspector shall reconnnend to the governing body that such building be condemned. . 1-37 Whenever the inspector recommends the condemnation of any building or structure, the owner shall be granted a hearing by the governing body upon not less than twenty (2~) nor more than thirty (30) days' notice and after such hearing, the governing body may in its discretion order Illither the repair or the demoli~ tion of such building or structure. -4-