(A) Enforcement authority. The director of planning and zoning or his/her designee are hereby authorized to enforce the provisions of this chapter as the enforcement authority. Said person shall have the power to render interpretations of this chapter and all adopted codes and to adopt and enforce rules and supplemental regulations in order to clarify the application of its provisions.
(B) Inspections. The local and/or state fire marshal, local fire chief, and the enforcement authority or his/her designee is hereby authorized to make such inspections and take such actions as may be required to enforce the provisions of this chapter.
(C) Right of entry.
(1) Whenever the enforcement authority determines it is necessary to make an inspection to enforce the provisions of this code or to determine if applicable codes are being followed or if a building is an unsafe building, the enforcement authority or his/her designee may enter the building or premises at reasonable times to inspect or perform the duties imposed by this code, provided that if such building or premises be occupied that credentials be presented to the occupant and entry requested.
(2) If such building or premises be unoccupied, the enforcement authority or his/her designee 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 entry is refused, the enforcement authority or his/her designee shall have recourse to the remedies provided by law to secure entry.
(Ord. 1462, passed 7-17-06)