A. The inspector is hereby authorized and directed to enforce all of the provisions of this chapter, and the inspector or his authorized representative, upon presentation of proper credentials, may enter any building or premises for the purpose of making inspection or preventing violations of this chapter.
B. The inspector or his authorized representative is hereby authorized to disconnect any gas piping or fixture or appliance which has been connected before a certificate of approval has been issued, or which, upon inspection, shall be found defective or in such condition as to endanger life or property. In all cases where such a disconnection is made, a notice shall be attached to the piping system, which notice shall state that the same has been disconnected by the inspector or his representative, together with the reason or reasons therefor, and it shall be unlawful for any person to remove the notice or reconnect the gas piping or appliance until authorized by the inspector to do so.
C. It shall be the duty of the inspector to confer with representatives of local gas companies, local plumbers' or gas fitters' associations, the local health department, and the local fire department, and otherwise obtain from proper sources all helpful information and advice, presenting the same to the city officials from time to time for their consideration. (2000 Code § 5-309)