A. Whenever necessary to make an inspection to enforce any of the provisions of this code, or whenever the designated official or his authorized representative has reasonable cause to believe that there exists in any building or upon any lands any condition or violation of this chapter which makes such building or lands unsafe, dangerous or hazardous, the designated official or his authorized representative may enter such building or lands at all reasonable times to inspect the same or to perform any duty imposed on the designated official by this chapter; provided, that if such building or lands be occupied, he shall first present proper credentials and request entry; and if such building or lands be unoccupied, he shall first make a reasonable effort to locate the owner or other persons having charge or control of the building or lands and request entry. If such entry is refused, the designated official or his authorized representative shall have recourse to every remedy provided by law to secure entry.

B. No owner or occupant or any other person having charge, care, or control of any building or lands shall fail or neglect, after proper request is made as provided in this chapter, to promptly permit entry by the designated official or his authorized representative for the purpose of inspection and examination pursuant to this chapter. (Ord. 2915 § 1 (Exh. A), 2020; Ord. 2775 § 1 (Exh. A), 2016; Ord. 2420 § 1, 2005; Ord. 2030 § 6, 1994; Ord. 1465 § 4(B), 1981).