To the extent permitted by law, any fire official engaged in fire prevention and inspection activities is authorized at all reasonable times to enter and examine any building, vehicle or premises for the purpose of making fire safety inspections. Before entering a private building or dwelling, the fire official shall obtain the consent of the owner or occupant thereof or obtain a search warrant authorizing his/her entry for the purpose of inspection. The fire official may enter without a warrant when he/she has probable cause to believe that circumstances or conditions exist in the structure which reasonable may constitute immediate and substantial danger to life or property.
(OC, § 3-2-26)