Whenever necessary to enforce the building regulation adopted by this title, the building official may enter upon any premises located within the city at a reasonable time to inspect any building or structure, building service equipment or sign located on or within such premises or to perform any duty imposed upon the building official by the building regulations; provided that if such premises are occupied, the building official shall first present proper credentials to the occupant of the premises and demand entry; and if such premises are not occupied, the building official shall first make reasonable effort to locate the owner or other person having charge or control of the premises and demand entry. Should entry be refused the building official shall have recourse to every remedy provided by this code or the laws of the state of California to secure entry.
(Ord. 1646 §7 (part))