The Chief Building Official may apply to any court of record within his jurisdiction for an administrative inspection warrant pursuant to Ohio R.C. 2933.21(F), under any of the following circumstances:
(a) If any inspection required pursuant to law is refused, hindered or thwarted by the owner or the agent of the owner;
(b) If in the opinion of the Chief Building Official an inspection is necessary to determine the existence of articulable physical conditions which are or may become hazardous to the public health, safety or welfare of any person or persons; or
(c) The Chief Building Official has reason to believe, based on an occupant’s complaint, that hazardous or dangerous conditions exist or that there are conditions existing which constitute a violation of the Building Code.
(Ord. 39-95. Passed 3-20-95.)