(A) The Building Official upon instruction by the Mayor is authorized to make or cause to be made inspections of all commercial buildings, structures or premises used for dwelling purposes, and all secondary premises used for dwelling purposes and all secondary or appurtenant structures to determine whether such structures or premises conform to the provisions of this chapter.
(B) For the purpose of making such inspections the Building Official is authorized to enter, examine and survey at all reasonable times all commercial buildings, structures or premises used for dwelling purposes, and all secondary or appurtenant structures. The owner, occupant or operator of every such structure or premises shall give the Building Official free access to such structure or premises at all reasonable times for the purpose of such inspection. In the absence of an emergency situation the Building Official shall give to the owner, occupant or operator at least three days' written notice of his intention to inspect.
(Ord. 867, passed 3-18-74)