The authorized representative shall be authorized, with consent of the owner/occupant or with a warrant obtained pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure §§ 1822.50 et seq., to enter and inspect the premises of any user of the storm drain system to determine compliance with the provisions of this Chapter.
If such entry is refused or cannot be obtained, the authorized representative shall have recourse to every remedy provided by law to secure lawful entry and inspection of the premises, including a search warrant obtained pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure §§ 1822.50 et seq.
Such inspections may include:
(a) Conduct inspection, sampling, monitoring, and/or other authorized duties to enforce the provisions of this Chapter;
(b) Review any records, reports, test results or other information required to enforce the provisions of this Chapter. Such review may include the necessity to photograph, videotape, or copy any applicable information; and
(c) Inspect any wastes, chemicals, storage areas, storage containers, waste generating processes, treatment facilities, and discharge locations. Such inspection may include the necessity to photograph or videotape any applicable wastes, chemicals, storage areas, storage containers, waste generating processes, treatment facilities, and discharge locations.
Adequate identification shall be provided by the authorized representative or designated representative, when entering the premises of any user.
If the authorized representative has reasonable cause to believe that non-storm water discharge conditions on or emanating from the premises are so hazardous, unsafe, or dangerous as to require immediate inspection to safeguard the public health or safety, the authorized representative shall have the right to immediately enter and inspect the property, and may use any reasonable means required to effect such entry and make such inspection, whether the property is occupied or unoccupied and whether or not formal permission to inspect has been obtained.
Where a user has instituted security measures requiring proper identification and clearance before entry onto the premises, the user shall make all necessary arrangements with its security guards in order that, upon presentation of such identification, duly designated County personnel shall be permitted to enter the premises without delay for the purpose of performing their authorized duties. For facilities which require special clearances to conduct inspections, it shall be the responsibility of the user to obtain all necessary clearances on behalf of the County so that County inspections are not impaired.
(Ord. 3105, passed - -1986; Readopted by Ord. 3587, passed - -1994)