§ 1.30.020. Consent for inspection.

A.

A person authorized by this chapter to enter buildings or premises may enter any dwelling between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. to inspect the same or perform any duty imposed upon that official by the municipal code or by state law, provided that the owner or the lawful occupant has consented to the inspection.

B.

If the building or premises are occupied, the inspector shall first present proper credentials and request entry; and if such building or premises is unoccupied, the inspector shall first make a reasonable effort to locate the owner or other persons having charge or control of the building or premises and request entry. If such entry is refused, the inspector shall obtain an inspection warrant issued from the city municipal court.

C.

When the inspection official or an authorized representative shall have first obtained an inspection warrant or other remedy provided by law to secure entry, no owner or occupant or any other persons having charge, care or control of any building or premises shall fail or neglect, after proper request is made as herein provided, to promptly permit entry therein by the inspection official or an authorized representative for the purpose of inspection and examination pursuant to this code.

(Ord. 6459 § 2 (part), 1991)