(A) At the time of registration the owner or person in control may arrange for an inspection of the property by the Safety and Service Director in the presence of the owner, person in control, or authorized agent of the owner having responsibility for security and maintenance of the property for the purpose of determining the structural integrity of the building, that it will be safe for entry by firefighters and police officers in times of emergency, and that it complies with the requirements of this chapter.
(B) If the owner or person in control fails or refuses to consent to and arrange for an inspection, the Safety and Service Director shall issue an administrative search warrant or obtain a search warrant from a court of competent jurisdiction based upon probable cause that a violation of this chapter has occurred to authorize inspection of the property.
(1982 Code, § 165.06) (Ord. 2013-10, passed 2-10-2014; Ord. 2017-04, passed 8-14-2017)