Whenever necessary to make an inspection to enforce any of the provisions of this chapter, or whenever the Housing Inspector has reasonable cause to believe that there exists in any dwelling, dwelling unit, rooming unit, rental unit, structure or premises any condition which makes the unit or premises in violation of any provisions of this chapter, or in response to a complaint that an alleged violation of the provision of this chapter or of applicable rules or regulations pursuant thereto may exist, the Housing Inspector must, before attempting to inspect any dwelling unit, obtain consent to conduct an inspection from the owner and/or any person lawfully entitled to possession of the dwelling, dwelling unit, rooming unit, rental unit, structure or premises. Consent is not effective to authorize an inspection unless obtained from the owner, the authorized agent, and the person lawfully entitled to possession. In seeking to obtain consent to conduct an inspection, the Housing Inspector shall:
1. Identify himself or herself and his or her position;
2. Explain why entry is sought;
3. Explain that the owner or other person having charge or control of the premises may refuse, without penalty, entry without an order to allow inspection; and
4. Explain that if entry is refused, the Housing Inspector may apply to a magistrate for an order to allow inspection.