The hearing officer may inspect the exterior of the premises involved in the hearing prior to, during or after the hearing, provided that:
A. Consent is granted by a person with the lawful right to grant consent or an inspection warrant is obtained;
B. Reasonable notice of such inspection shall be given to the owner before the inspection is made;
C. The parties are given an opportunity to be present during the inspection;
D. The hearing officer shall state for the record during the hearing, or file a written statement after the hearing for inclusion in the hearing record, upon completion of the inspection, the material facts observed and the conclusions drawn therefrom; and
E. Each party then shall have a right to rebut or explain the matters so stated by the hearing officer either for the record during the hearing or by filing a written statement after the hearing for inclusion in the record. (Prior code § 61.16.1623)