Par. 1. - The commissioner, or one of his inspectors, shall examine as often as is practicable every building in the course of construction or alteration, and shall make a record of all violations of this act and of all other matters relative thereto. The publication of such records with the consent of the commissioner shall be privileged.

Section 3. Record of Unsafe Buildings

Par. 1. - The commissioner, or one of his inspectors, shall examine any building reported as dangerous or damaged, and shall make a record of such examination, stating the nature and estimated amount of the damage, and the purpose for which the building was used, and in case of fire the probable origin thereof; and shall examine all buildings in respect to which applications have been made for permits to raise, enlarge, alter, or repair, and shall make a record of every such examination.