(a) To conduct a complete compliance inspection for purposes of this chapter, the code official needs access to all rental units to be inspected, and to all additional parts of the premises that serve such units, including mechanical equipment and hallways. The code official shall not request access to structures that are unattached from any rental units and occupied solely by the owner or the owner's family members, except to the extent needed to inspect mechanical equipment serving the rental units.
(b) By registering a rental dwelling, the owner or agent agrees to make the rental dwelling available for inspections conducted under this chapter within 14 days of receiving notice of the need for inspection from the code official. If an owner or agent hinders a code official's access to portions of a rental dwelling premises so as to prevent a full inspection, the code official is authorized to revoke a certificate of compliance, pursue administrative warrants, or pursue other recourse as provided by law.
(c) If an occupant refuses to provide access to a rental unit, the code official is authorized to pursue administrative warrants, or pursue other recourse as provided by law.
(d) Upon request of the code official, the owner or agent responsible for the rental dwelling shall accompany the code official during the inspection.
(Ord. 516. Passed 10-7-14.)