§ 18-17. Inspection and entry.  


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  • Whenever necessary to make an inspection to enforce any of the provisions of this building code, or whenever the building official has reasonable cause to believe that there exists in any building or upon any premises any condition or code violation which makes such building, structure, premises, electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system unsafe, dangerous or hazardous, the building official may enter such building, structure or premises at all reasonable times to inspect the same or to perform any duty imposed upon the building official by this building code. All entry shall be with the consent of the owner or occupant of the building, structure or premises or, in the case of nonconsent, by search warrant, inspection warrant or court order, except in the case of an emergency situation that appears to pose a serious threat to life, health, or safety. When the building official has obtained a proper warrant, order, or consent to secure entry, it is a violation of this code for any person to prevent, refuse, or interfere with prompt entry therein by the building official for the purpose of inspection and examination pursuant to this code.

(Ord. No. 07-20, § 1, 9-11-07)