(a) For the purpose of making such inspections, the Building Commissioner, upon presentation of proper credentials, is authorized to enter, examine and survey at all reasonable times all multi-family dwellings, multi-family dwelling units, rooming units, occupiable structures, structures and premises provided for in this Code. The owner and occupant of every such multi- family dwelling, multi-family dwelling unit, rooming unit, occupiable structures, structures and premises and the person in charge thereof shall give such official free access to such multi-family dwelling, multi-family dwelling unit, rooming unit, occupiable structure, structures and premises at all reasonable times for the purpose of such inspection, examination and survey.
(Ord. 10-39. Passed 11-15-10.)
(b) Every occupant of a multi-family dwelling, multi-family dwelling unit, or occupiable structure shall give the owner thereof or his agents and employees access to any part of such multi- family dwelling, multi-family dwelling unit, occupiable structure or their premises at all reasonable times for the purpose of making such repairs or alterations as are necessary to effect compliance with the provisions of this Code.
(c) Except in emergency situations, no penalty under the penalty provisions of this Code shall apply against any owner who refuses the right of entry hereunder until a search warrant is obtained.
(Ord. 03-36. Passed 10-6-03.)