(A) For the purpose of making inspections, the Inspector is authorized to enter, examine, and survey, at all reasonable times, all dwellings, dwelling units, rooming houses, rooming units, and the premises associated therewith. The owner or occupant of every dwelling, dwelling unit, rooming house, or rooming unit or the person in charge thereof shall give the Inspector free access to the dwelling and its premises, at all reasonable times, for the purposes of such inspection, examination, and survey.
(B) Every occupant of a dwelling, dwelling unit, rooming house, or rooming unit shall give the owner thereof or his or her agent or employee access to any part of the dwelling unit and its premises, at all reasonable times, for the purpose of making the repairs or alterations as are necessary to effect compliance with the provisions of this chapter or with any lawful order issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.
(C) When permission to inspect a dwelling or its premises is denied, the Building Inspector must obtain a warrant to inspect; G.S. § 15-27.2 provides for the issuance of warrants for the conduct of inspections authorized by law.
(Prior Code, § 151.36) (Ord. passed 8-9-1988)
Statutory reference:
Related provisions, see G.S. § 15-27.2