§ 33-1311. Right of entry.

Whenever necessary to make an inspection of any premises, business records or other data to enforce any of the provisions of this chapter, or whenever any of the officials set forth in section 33-1310 of this article has reasonable cause to believe that there exists in any building or upon any premises any condition, or violation of this chapter, or use of property or premises that is unsafe, dangerous or hazardous, the official or their authorized representative may enter such building or premises at all reasonable times to inspect the building, premises, business records, or other data or to perform any duty imposed upon such official by this chapter. If the building or premises are occupied, the official shall first present proper credentials and request entry. If the building or premises are unoccupied, the official shall first make a reasonable effort to locate the owner or other persons having charge or control of the building or premises and request entry. If such entry is refused, the official or authorized representative shall have recourse to every remedy provided by law to secure entry. (Ord. No. 2017-03R, § 4, 3-22-17)