When used in this Article, the following words and terms shall have
the meanings indicated, unless otherwise expressly stated:
BUSINESS PLACE
Any building or premises used for business, commercial or industrial
purposes.
The Health Officer is charged with the enforcement of the provisions
of this chapter. He shall have the jurisdiction and power to take such steps
as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter, as well as
any other orders and regulations of the Board of Health pertaining to the
general health. The Health Officer, or any duly authorized representative
appointed by him, shall have the power to examine into complaints and notices
concerning conditions dangerous or detrimental to life or public health and
may, when in his judgment imminent danger exists or is believed to exist,
enter into and examine premises, buildings, lots and enclosures where such
conditions are known or reasonably believed to exist. If such imminent danger
does exist, the Health Officer, or his representative, is empowered to take
such reasonable steps as may be necessary to protect life or public health
until removal or remedying of the condition causing the same can otherwise
be enforced.
No person shall interfere with or obstruct the entrance to any house,
building, vessel or other premises by the Health Officer, or his duly authorized
representative, in the discharge of his official duties; nor shall any person
interfere with or obstruct any inspection or examination by the Health Officer,
or his duly authorized representative, in the discharge of an official duty.