Representatives of the county, the state, and EPA, upon showing proper identification, shall have the right to enter and inspect the premises of any user who may be subject to the requirements of this chapter. Industrial users required to obtain wastewater discharge permits shall allow authorized representatives of the POTW, state, and EPA, access at all reasonable times to all premises for the purpose of inspecting, sampling, examining records, or copying records in the performance of their duties. Authorized representatives of the POTW, state, and EPA shall have the right to place on the user’s property such devices as are necessary to conduct sampling and monitoring. Where a user has security or safety measures in force which would require clearance, training, or wearing of special protective gear, the user shall make necessary arrangements at its own expense, to enable authorized representatives of the county, state, and EPA to enter and inspect the premises as guaranteed by this section.
(2004 Code, § 181-17) (Ord. 57, passed 2-18-1986; Ord. 57-A, passed 10-5-1993)