Whenever necessary for the purpose of enforcing the provisions of this code or whenever the Fire Prevention Chief or such officer or designee has reasonable cause to believe that there exists in any structure or upon any premises any condition which makes such structure or premises unsafe, the Fire Prevention Chief or designee shall be permitted to enter such structure or premises at all reasonable times to inspect the same or to perform any duty imposed upon the Fire Prevention Chief by this code; provided that if such structure or premises be occupied, the Fire Prevention Chief or designee shall first present proper credentials and request entry. If such entry is refused, the Fire Prevention Chief shall have recourse to every remedy provided by law to secure entry.
(Ord. 31-1988, passed 8-2-1988)