(A) In order to safeguard the safety, health and welfare of the public, the Code Official is authorized to enter any structure or premises at any reasonable time for the purpose of making inspections and performing duties under this chapter.
(B) The Building Official is hereby authorized to make or cause to be made inspections once every three years to determine the condition of dwelling(s), occupied structures and premises located within the city. Such inspections may also be made whenever the Building Official has reasonable cause to believe that a violation of the Code exists therein or thereon.
(C) Upon presentation of proper credentials, the Code Official may enter, with the permission of the occupant, at reasonable times or at such other times as may be necessary in an emergency, any dwelling, building, structure or premises in the city to perform any duty imposed on him or her by the Code; provided, however, that if the occupant refuses permission to enter, no entry shall be made without first obtaining a warrant.
(Ord. 61-07, passed 6-4-2007; Ord. 18-16, passed 2-8-2016; Ord. 36-2020, passed 11-2-2020)