§ 6-2-53. RIGHT OF ENTRY.

(A)

An authorized City employee may enter a structure or premise at a reasonable time to perform an inspection or duty under this chapter if the employee has reasonable cause to believe that a violation of this chapter exists in the structure or on the premise and that the entry is necessary to enforce this chapter.

(1)

If a structure or premise is occupied, the employee shall present the employee's credentials and request entry.

(2)

If a structure or premise is not occupied, the employee shall make a reasonable effort to contact a responsible person and request entry.

(B)

If entry is refused or the employee is not able to contact a responsible person to request entry, the employee requesting entry may seek recourse to every remedy provided by law to secure entry.

Source: 1992 Code Section 14-3-70; Ord. 031023-10; Ord. 031211-11.