Sec. 7-234. - Right of entry.

The enforcing authority shall have the right, and is hereby authorized and empowered, to enter or go on or about any buildings or premises between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. for the purpose of inspecting the physical security of such buildings or premises, or for any other purposes consistent herewith. The enforcing authority shall be given prompt access to any area of the building or premises upon oral notification to the responsible person, and upon exhibiting suitable evidence of their identity and authority; provided however, except in an emergency situation, an inspection warrant issued pursuant to title 13, part 3 of the Code of Civil Procedures (section 1822.50 to 1822.57 inclusive) shall first be secured when entry or access thereto is refused. Refusal to admit such members when an inspection warrant is not required shall be a misdemeanor.

(Ord. No. 1538, § 1, 3-8-82)

Sec. 7-235. - Violations and penalties.

It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, move, improve, convert or demolish, equip, use, occupy or maintain any building or structure in the City of West Covina, or cause same to be done, contrary to or in violation of any of the provisions of this article.

Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of this article is guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punishable for each offense, by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500.00) and/or confinement in jail for not more than six (6) months or by both such fine and confinement.

(Ord. No. 1538, § 1, 3-8-82)