A. Authority To Enforce: The building official or designee is hereby authorized to enforce the provisions of this Dangerous Building Code. The building official shall have the power to render interpretations of this Dangerous Building Code and to adopt and enforce rules and supplemental regulations to clarify the application of its provisions. Such interpretations, rules, and regulations shall be in conformity with the intent and purpose of this Dangerous Building Code.
B. Authority To Inspect: The building official or their designee is hereby authorized to make inspections and take such actions as may be required to enforce the provisions of this Dangerous Building Code.
C. Buildings Or Structures Subject To Inspection: Any building or structure, where there is reasonable cause to believe a condition exists that renders the building or structure in violation of the provisions of this code, is subject to inspection by the building official or their designee in the manner provided by this Dangerous Building Code.
D. Inspection When Permit Required: All construction or work for which a permit is required is subject to inspection by the building official or their designee in accordance with and in the manner provided by this Dangerous Building Code.
E. Inspections: The building official or their designee may enter a building or structure at reasonable times to inspect or to perform the duties imposed by this Dangerous Building Code.
1. If the building or structure is occupied, the building official or designee shall present credentials to the occupant and request entry.
2. If the building or structure is unoccupied, the building official or their designee shall make reasonable efforts to locate the owner or other persons having charge or control of the building or premises and request entry.
3. If entry is refused, the building official or their designee shall have recourse to the remedies provided by law to secure entry. (Ord. 53-20, 2020)