(A) Whenever a law requires or authorizes an inspection or investigation of any place or thing, the administrative officer charged to enforce that law, acting in the course of his or her official duties, may apply for an administrative search warrant. For this purpose, administrative officer includes a building inspector, code enforcement officer, fire chief, their deputies, or other duly authorized representative, as the case may be.
(B) Before filing an application for an administrative search warrant, the administrative officer shall consult with legal counsel as to its legality in both form and substance.
(Ord. 2010-04-01, passed 5-12-10)