A. General Enforcement: The plumbing inspector shall have the powers granted unto him by this chapter and "an act of the Illinois legislature in relation to the licensing and regulation of plumbers, to repeal a certain act named therein, and to prescribe penalties for the violation thereof", as approved July 13, 1953, and as amended. He shall also have the power to give notice, in the name of the village, to any owner, agent or occupant of any house, building, structure, grounds or premises found to be in violation of the provisions of this chapter, the Illinois state plumbing code as amended, and rules and regulations of the state of Illinois department of health interpreting the same.
B. Right Of Entry: For the purpose of enforcing the provisions of this chapter, the plumbing inspector shall be permitted to enter any house or building, grounds or premises at any time for inspection and examination of plumbing or drainage that may be defective or that may constitute a hazard to the health of a person or persons or the general public. Upon determining that a violation of the plumbing standards as set forth in this chapter or a health hazard exists, the plumbing inspector shall notify, or cause to be notified, the owner or his/her agent or occupant of the premises to correct, remove or abate such violation or health hazard. No person or persons shall hinder, obstruct or in any manner interfere with the plumbing inspector in the performance of his duties. (Ord. 1570, 9-17-2012; amd. Ord. 1776, 11-6-2023)