Whenever necessary to enforce the fire regulations adopted by this title, the fire marshal 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 fire marshal by the fire regulations; provided that if such premises are occupied, the fire marshal shall first present proper credentials to the occupant of the premises and demand entry; and if such premises are not occupied, the fire marshal shall first make a reasonable effort to locate the owner or other person having charge or control of the premises and demand entry. Should entry be refused, the fire marshal shall have recourse to every remedy provided by this code or the laws of the state of California to secure entry.
(Ord. 1752 §3 (part), Ord. 2491 §16 (part))