(A) Authority. The Fire Chief or his/her designee is authorized to inspect property to determine compliance with this chapter upon invitation or with the concurrence of the owner, occupant or designated agent, or when ordered by a court when probable cause exists to believe that conditions may be detrimental to health, safety or welfare of the public.
(B) (1) Inspections of unscreened exterior areas. Unscreened exterior areas may be inspected at any time with or without the involvement of the owner, occupant or designated agent in accordance with legal requirements but should be accomplished during the normal business hours of the town.
(2) Inspections of screened exterior areas. Screened exterior areas shall be inspected only during the normal business hours of the town unless otherwise arranged, upon invitation or with the concurrence of the owner, occupant or designated agent, or when ordered by a court when probable cause exists to believe that conditions may be detrimental to health, safety or welfare of the public.
(Ord. 922, passed 8-13-20; Res. 3215, passed 8-13-20)