Upon registration of any building pursuant to this chapter, the Building Official shall ask the owner for permission to inspect the premises to determine the condition of such building and premises and whether there exists any fire, safety, health or other hazards upon the premises in need of attention as part of the building plan. If permission is granted, the Building Official accompanied by the owner or his/her agent shall conduct the inspection. In any case where the Building Official has reasonable cause to believe that the condition of the building is in violation of any statute or ordinance or constitutes a common law nuisance, the Building Official with the assistance of the Law Director shall seek a search warrant from a court of competent jurisdiction.
(Ord. 14-03. Passed 6-16-03.)