(a) The Code Official and representatives of the Code Official are hereby authorized to make or cause to be made inspections of all structures or premises on the parcel to determine whether such structures or premises conform to the provisions of this Code.
(b) Except in emergency situations, if the owner, agent or administrator acting for the owner of a structure or premises refuses entrance to the Code Official or his or her authorized agent and/or inspector for purposes of inspection, no such entrance or inspection shall be made unless a search warrant is properly obtained from a judge of a court of competent jurisdiction. No penalty under the penalty provisions of this Building and Housing Code shall apply against such owner who refuses entrance until such search warrant is obtained.
(Ord. 207-1977. Passed 9-19-77; Ord. 146-1973. Passed 6-18-73; Ord. 26-2022. Passed 3-7-22.)