A. All properties that are subjected to registration will be placed into a routine inspection cycle to determine if the parcel is compliant with the applicable codes and codified ordinances. It is the responsibility of the owner to make tenant(s) aware of the date and time of the inspection and obtain tenant consent.
B. An inspection of all applicable parcels will be on a revolving basis not less than every two years nor more than every five years from the start date of the previous routine inspection.
C. An inspection will be conducted as per the Property Maintenance Division's Standard Operating Procedure and a report with any violations or a letter of compliance will be given to the owner as per official notices, § 308-117. The report will list all, if any, violations with a reasonable time identified to remedy the violation.
D. An initial inspection, reinspection and/or extension inspection(s) may be necessary to achieve compliance.
E. Inspection fees and penalties are listed in the City of Reading Fee Schedule, Chapter 212.
F. Complaint inspections. Nothing in this Part shall preclude the Property Maintenance Division from performing an inspection upon receipt of a complaint of a violation or a violation identified by a Code Official of the City of Reading codes and Code of the City of Reading existing at the parcel. Said inspections shall be in accord with the applicable Codes and ordinances and regulations and policies established by the City of Reading Property Maintenance Division. An inspection will be conducted as per the Property Maintenance Division's Standard Operating Procedure and a report with any violations or a letter of compliance will be given to the owner as per official notices, § 308-117. The report will list all, if any, violations with a reasonable time identified to remedy the violation.
G. Search warrant. If any owner, responsible local agent, occupant or other person in charge of a structure subject to the provisions of this Part refuses, impedes, inhibits, interferes with, restricts or obstructs entry and free access to every part of the structure or premises where inspection authorized by this subpart is sought, the administrative authority, Property Maintenance Division, shall promptly apply for an administrative search or inspection warrant to a court of competent jurisdiction and shall supply all necessary affidavits and testimony to indicate that there is a reasonable or probable cause to conduct an inspection. The Property Maintenance Division is further authorized to apply for an injunction to a court of competent jurisdiction and seek injunctive relief as necessary.
H. Failure to appear for inspection. If the owner or responsible local agent cannot be available at the proposed time, said owner or responsible local agent shall provide no less than twenty-four-hour written notice to the Property Maintenance Division. Upon failure to give such written notice or upon failure to gain entry, an administrative fee as provided in the City of Reading Fee Schedule, Chapter 212, will be assessed against the owner failing to supply written notice or appear. If the property owner or responsible local agent fails to appear for a third scheduled inspection or any combination of scheduled inspections, cancellations or failure to gain entry, the Property Maintenance Division shall assess an administrative fee as provided in the City of Reading Fee Schedule, Chapter 212, and may placard the subject property and/or promptly seek an administrative search or inspection warrant from a court of competent jurisdiction by supplying all necessary affidavits and testimony in support thereof.