(a) The director may enter the premises of public swimming pools/spas at all reasonable times whenever it is necessary to make an inspection to enforce any of the provisions of this article, to collect water samples, or whenever the director has probable cause to believe that a violation of this article exists on such premises.
(b) The director shall first present appropriate credentials and demand entry if the premises are occupied. If the premises are unoccupied, the director shall first make a reasonable attempt to locate the owner or person in control of the premises and demand entry.
(c) If entry is denied or if a person in control cannot be located, the director shall have every recourse provided by law to secure entry. Such recourse shall include the right to obtain a search warrant under the provisions of Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure Article 18.05.
(Ord. 12156, § 1, passed 9-12-1995; Ord. 16313, § 14, passed 3-1-2005)