A.
Code Official. The Code Official shall have the authority
to exercise the powers and duties of the position specified in this
chapter. The Code Official shall administer and enforce this chapter.
B.
Inspections. The Code Official has the power to inspect
premises and structures to determine compliance with this code. All
reports of such inspections shall be in writing, signed or initialed
and dated. The Code Official is authorized to engage such expert opinion
as deemed necessary to report upon unusual technical issues that arise
in the course of their duties, in accordance with Department policy.
C.
Right of entry. The Code Official is authorized to enter
structures or premises, at reasonable times, with the express or implied
consent of the owner, operator or occupant, to conduct administrative
interior and exterior inspections for code administration and enforcement
and licensing/permitting purposes specified in other ordinances. If
entry is refused or not obtained, the Code Official is authorized
to pursue recourse to obtain entry as provided by law.
D.
Reinspections. Every owner, operator and occupant of
a premises shall cooperate with and facilitate reinspections of the
premises at reasonable times pursuant to reasonable notice by the
Code Official to determine code compliance with an order to repair.
Failure by said owner, operator or occupant to cooperate with and
facilitate such reinspections by the Code Official shall be a violation
of this chapter.
E.
Obstruction. No owner or operator of a premises may
deny the Code Official the right to enter and inspect any portion
thereof under the control of a lawful occupant where such occupant
has consented to said entry and inspection.
F.
Denial of entrance. No occupant of a premises shall
obstruct the owner thereof from complying with any order(s) of the
Code Official made under authority of this chapter. Obstruction shall
include the denial of entrance into a premises at reasonable times
pursuant to reasonable notice.
G.
Identification. The Code Official shall carry Department-issued
identification when entering and inspecting premises in the performance
of their duties under this chapter and display such identification,
when asked.
H.
Notices and orders. The Code Official shall, as necessary,
issue notices and orders to responsible persons and tenants, where
relevant, to obtain compliance with this chapter.
I.
Department records. The Inspection Department is responsible
for keeping official records of all business and activities of the
Department specified in the provisions of this chapter in accordance
with state and City recordkeeping requirements.
