(A) When it is necessary to make an inspection to enforce the provisions of this article or to inspect or investigate conditions related to water quality, an authorized city official may enter a building or premises at reasonable times to inspect or to perform the duties imposed by this article or to inspect or review records, reports, data, plans, or other documents relating to compliance with this article or with any NPDES storm water permit. If the building or premises is occupied, credentials must be presented to the occupant and entry requested. If the building or premises is unoccupied, the authorized city official shall first make a reasonable effort to locate the owner or other person having charge or control of the building or premises and request entry. If refused, the authorized city official shall have recourse to the remedies provided by law to secure entry.
(B) When, due to emergency, immediate entry is necessary to protect life or property, or when the authorized city official shall have first obtained a proper inspection warrant or other remedy provided by law to secure entry, no owner, occupant or any other person having charge, care or control of any building or premises shall fail or neglect, after proper request is made as herein provided, to promptly permit entry therein by the authorized city official for the purpose of inspection and investigation pursuant to this article or other laws relating to storm water quality.
(C) Any temporary or permanent obstruction to safe and easy access to a facility that is to be inspected or sampled must be promptly removed upon the written request of the authorized city official or Stormwater Engineer and may not be replaced. The cost of clearing access to the facility shall be borne by the discharger.