(a) Inspections. The Residential Chief Building Official is authorized and directed to make inspections to determine the conditions of all dwellings units and premises located within the City. Subject to the provisions of this section the Residential Chief Building Official is authorized to enter, examine and survey at all reasonable times all dwelling units and premises to implement the provisions of all applicable codes.
(b) Investigation of Complaints of Violations. The Residential Chief Building Official shall investigate dwelling units or premises for compliance with all applicable codes as required by this Part and pursuant to any citizen complaint regarding a dwelling unit or premises believed to be in violation of any of the provisions of all applicable codes. The Residential Chief Building Official shall make a written record of such examination.
(c) Access to Dwellings. The owner, operator or occupant of every dwelling or the person in charge thereof, on request of the Residential Chief Building Official, may give the Residential Chief Building Official free access to the dwelling and its premises at all reasonable times for the purpose of inspection and survey. If entry is refused or not obtained, the Residential Chief Building Official shall conduct the inspection only as provided by law. This Part shall not be construed to require an owner, operator or occupant to consent to a warrantless inspection of a dwelling, rooming house or premises except as provided by law.
(d) Reporting Other Violations. The Residential Chief Building Official may also refer any visible violations of the health, building or safety codes of the City of Fairlawn, Summit County, Ohio, and the State of Ohio, witnessed during any inspection executed pursuant to the provisions of this Part to the appropriate administrative agency or officer.
(Ord. 2006-076A. Passed 9-18-06.)