(A) When necessary to make an inspection to enforce the requirements imposed by the terms of this subchapter, or when the Director has reasonable cause to believe there exists in a building or upon a premises a condition which is contrary to or in violation of this subchapter making the building or premises unsafe, dangerous, or hazardous, the Director may enter the building or premises at reasonable times to inspect or to perform the duties imposed by this subchapter, provided that if such building or premises be occupied that credentials be presented to the occupant and entry requested.
(B) If such building or premises be unoccupied, the Director shall first make a reasonable effort to locate the owner or other person(s) having charge or control of the building or premises and request entry. If entry is refused, the Director shall have recourse to the remedies provided by law to secure entry.
(Prior Code, § 8.040)