A. The housing code advisory and appeals board may, with the owner(s)' consent, inspect the building and premises involved in the hearing prior to, during, or after the hearing, provided that:
1. Notice of such inspection shall be given to the parties before the inspection is made;
2. The parties are given an opportunity to be present during the inspection; and
3. The housing code advisory and appeals board 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 conclusion drawn therefrom.
B. Each party than shall have a right to rebut or explain the matters so stated by the housing code advisory and appeals board either for the record during the hearing or by filing a written statement after the hearing for inclusion in the hearing record.
C. Neither an inspection warrant nor the owner(s)' consent to inspect the building and surrounding properties is required if such inspection can be made from areas in which the general public has access or with permission of other persons authorized to provide access to the property on which the building is located. (Prior code § 49.11.1113)