The provisions of this article shall be in addition to any other
provisions of this Part I relating to the right of inspection and
entry.
[Amended 8-13-1981 by Ord. No. MC-1766; 1-23-1997 by Ord. No.
MC-3269; 4-16-2009 by Ord. No. MC-4460]
Whenever information shall come to the attention or be lodged
with the Department of Public Works of the actual or probable evasion
or disregard of the provisions of this Part 1 or of other provisions
of this Code, including the plumbing standards of the City,[1] relating to the distribution of water in any building, lot or premises into or through which pipes for conducting a supply of City water may be laid or of the requirement for water meters in accordance with § 840-13, such officers and employees of said Department having jurisdiction over the matter or otherwise duly authorized shall have the power and authority to enter, at all reasonable times, in such building, lot or premises for the purpose of inspecting or examining the water pipes or conduits therein and ascertaining whether the same, and the cocks or fixtures thereof, are in proper order and repair and free from waste by leaks and for the purpose of discontinuing the water service where empowered so to do by the provisions of this Part 1 or other provisions of this Code.
Subject to law, no person shall obstruct or oppose any of the officers or employees referred to in § 840-41 in carrying out the powers and authority therein mentioned.
