(A) The Building Official or his or her authorized representative may enter any building, structure or premises at all reasonable times to make an inspection or enforce any of the provisions of this code.
(B) When entering a building, structure or premise that is occupied, the Building Official shall first identify himself or herself, present proper credentials and request entry. If the building, structure or premises is unoccupied, he or she shall first make a reasonable effort to locate the owner or other persons having charge of the building and demand entry. If entry is refused, the Building Official or his or her authorized representative shall have recourse to every remedy provided by law to secure entry.
(C) No person, owner or occupant of any building or premises shall fail, after proper credentials are displayed, to permit entry into any building or onto any property by the Building Official or his or her authorized agent for the purpose of inspections pursuant to this code. Any person violating this section shall be prosecuted within the limits of the law as established by the proper governing authority.
(Ord. 1998-2, passed 4-7-98)