The responsibility for enforcement of this chapter is vested in the Superintendent of the Building Department. All inspections, regulations, enforcement and hearings on violations of this chapter, unless expressly stated to the contrary, shall be under his or her direction and supervision and subject to the following:
(a) Right of Entry. All buildings and premises subject to this chapter are subject to inspections from time to time by the Building Inspector. At the time of such inspections, all rooms and parts of the premises must be available and accessible for such inspections, and the owner and operator shall provide the necessary arrangements to facilitate such inspections. Such inspections shall be made during regular open hours of the business occupying the premises unless there is reason to believe that a violation exists of a character which is an immediate threat to health or safety requiring inspection and abatement without delay.
Where the Building Inspector or his or her designated agent is refused entry or access or is otherwise impeded or prevented by the owner or operator from conducting an inspection of the premises, such person shall be in violation of this chapter.
(b) Violations. Actions and procedures with regard to violations, unsafe buildings and emergency measures shall be in accordance with the State Construction Code.
(1979 Code Sec. 16.40.110)