(A) All records, buildings and premises subject to inspection under this code shall be inspected from time to time by the designated officer of the city or his or her designee.
(B) All records, rooms and areas of a building or premises shall be available and accessible for such inspection which shall be made during usual business hours if the premises are used for non-residential purposes; provided that, inspections may be made at other times if:
(1) The premises are not available during the foregoing hours of inspection;
(2) There is reason to believe that violations are occurring on the premises which can only be apprehended and proved by inspection during other than the prescribed hours; or
(3) There is reason to believe a violation exists of a character which is an immediate threat to health or safety requiring inspection and abatement without delay.
(C) Emergency inspections may be authorized without warrant if the Police Chief or Fire Chief has reason to believe that a condition exists which poses an immediate threat to life, health or safety. Such procedure shall take place only where the time required to apply for and secure the issuance of a warrant would render ineffective the immediate action necessary to abate the condition.
(D) Where the Police Chief or Fire Chief or his or her designee is refused entry or access or is otherwise impeded or prevented by the owner, occupant or operator from conducting an inspection of the premises, such person shall be in violation of this code.
(1984 Code, § 10.22) (Ord. O-51-08, passed 12-8-2008) Penalty, see § 10.99