(a) The Chief of Division of Inspections/Chief Building Official is authorized to make or cause to be made annual external inspections of all structures or premises used for retail, commercial and industrial purposes and all secondary or appurtenant structures to determine whether such structures or premises conform to the provisions of this Code.
(b) When a property owner denies the Chief of Division of Inspections/Chief Building Official entry onto his property for the purpose of making exterior inspection, the Chief of Division of Inspections/Chief Building Official may apply for and obtain a search warrant pursuant to constitutional guidelines in order to gain access to such property.
(c) Nothing contained in this section shall limit the right of immediate entry by the Chief of Division of Inspections/Chief Building Official onto any property in the City when he determines that an emergency exists.
(Ord. 1991-075. Passed 3-26-91.)