This is mostly (here at least) a matter of knowledge of building codes.  

Your state codes will also include info on whether you can force him to pay the fines.

My property is in South Chicago neighborhood 60617 zip code.

...Well, Phoenixville can be rather small or rather large, depending on whether you are talking about being inside the borough itself or just being inside the 19460 zip code for Phoenixville.

I have tried direct mail and code calling and have been unsuccessful in making contact with daughter because the property she was living in has been condemned by the city and this is her mailing address. 

Do I simply need an inspector to come out and verify the work was done to code?

They have a code of Ethics they agree to follow and can be sanctioned by if a potential violation is found.

The systems (electrical, plumbing, HVAC) are compliant with the latest construction codes.

However, at a higher level based on my PA knowledge which I assume is similar to TX:PA's municipal planning code grants building code and other enforcement authority which would cover all of the items you mention in PA. 

I also have a specific borough in NYC that I consider my farm, but I'm not sure if that's specific enough so I've been mainly looking at a specific zip code.