(a) The Building Enforcement Agency shall have the right and authority through its members or duly authorized agents, to enter upon any premises and to enter any dwelling or building for the purpose of making an inspection and examination deemed necessary by it in order for such Agency to determine whether such dwelling or building is unfit for human habitation, unsafe, unsanitary, dangerous or detrimental to the public welfare. However, any entry upon any premises, dwelling or building for the purpose of making an examination or inspection shall be made in such manner as to cause the least possible inconvenience to the persons in possession.
(b) Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 1717.08, the Building Enforcement Agency shall notify the owner of a property to be inspected of the date and time of inspection by first class mail no later than five (5) days prior to the inspection. In the event that the property owner’s name or current mailing address are unknown to the Building Enforcement Agency, the Agency shall cause a copy of the notice of inspection described in this paragraph to be posted on the door of the subject property no later than five (5) days prior to the inspection.