(A) Whenever necessary for the purpose of enforcing the provisions of this code, or whenever there exists in any structure or upon any premises, any condition which the Fire Chief or authorized representative believes makes such structure or premises unsafe, the Fire Chief or authorized representative shall be permitted to enter the structure or premises at all reasonable times to inspect the same or to perform any duty imposed upon the Fire Chief by this code or state regulations.
(B) The Fire Chief or his or her authorized representative may be required by the owner or occupant to present proper credentials as proof of his or her authority.
(C) If such entry is refused or hindered, the Fire Chief may apply to a court of competent jurisdiction for an order compelling such inspection, which order such court shall have authority hereunder to grant pursuant to IC 22-14-2-4.
(Ord. 2005-04, passed 5-23-05) Penalty, see § 93.999