§ 40.07. Inspections.

(a)

Scope of inspection. The fire code official is authorized, in conformity with this chapter, to inspect all buildings, whether having a fire certificate of occupancy hereunder or not. The inspection may include the building, the land upon which it is located and accessory uses or structures. All inspections authorized by this chapter shall be limited to those which are done for the purpose of seeking compliance with applicable safety codes, and shall take place only at reasonable hours or as may otherwise be agreed upon by the owner and the fire code official.

(b)

Notice of violations. The fire code official shall give written notice to the owner and any known interested parties of any violations of the applicable safety codes which are discovered during any inspection.

(c)

Administrative search warrant. Access during reasonable times shall not be denied by any owner, occupant or other person in charge of the premises. The fire code official may obtain a search warrant where probable cause exists to believe that the premises are in violation of this chapter. Provided, however, that no search warrant is needed for entry where an emergency condition exists and sufficient time to obtain a warrant is unavailable.

(C.F. No. 06-1129, § 1, 1-24-07; C.F. No. 97-853, 10-10-07; C.F. No. 09-122, § 6, 2-25-09; Ord 13-52, § 1, 12-4-13)