(a) All buildings and premises subject to this chapter are subject to inspection from time to time by the Health Officer or the Village Manager or his or her designee.
(b) All rooms and areas in the building shall be available and accessible for such inspection which shall be made during usual business hours if the premises are used for nonresidential purposes. However, inspections may be made at other times if:
(1) The premises are not available for inspection during such usual business hours;
(2) There is reason to believe that violations are occurring on the premises which can only be apprehended and proved by inspection during other than the prescribed hours.
(3) There is reason to believe a violation exists of a character which is an immediate threat to health or safety requiring inspection and abatement without delay.
(c) Emergency inspections may be authorized without warrant if the Health Officer or the Manager or his or her designee has reason to believe that a condition exists which poses an immediate threat to life, health or safety. Such procedure shall take place only where the time required to apply for and secure the issuance of a warrant would render ineffective the immediate action necessary to abate the condition.
(d) Emergency inspections may also be authorized in times of air pollution emergencies as provided by law. Where the Health Officer, the Manager or his or her designee is refused entry or access or is otherwise impeded or prevented by the owner, occupant or operator from conducting an inspection of the premises, such owner, occupant or operator shall be in violation of this chapter and subject to the penalty set forth in Section 606.99.
(1976 Code 16-8.)