The following procedure shall be followed when investigating nuisance conditions:
A.
The Board of Health receives communication from the Police or Fire Department relative to observation of an extreme condition.
B.
The Board of Health, acting through its agent, may request that a report, accompanied by an affidavit, be prepared by the police officer or firefighter and anyone else who can provide relevant information detailing the observed condition.
C.
If the Board or its agent determines that information received through reports and affidavits warrants an inspection of the subject property, the agent shall attempt a visual inspection from the street or other public vantage point.
D.
The Board's agent may request permission to enter the property from the owner/occupant for the purpose of conducting an inspection.
E.
If permission is denied, the Board or its agent may apply to the Plymouth District Court for an administrative search warrant to determine whether violations of the State Sanitary Code exist at the property. The application shall be based upon the observation contained in the reports and affidavits combined with the denial of access for purposes of inspection.
F.
The Board of Health shall await the Court's decision on the application for an administrative search warrant before proceeding with action.
G.
Upon receipt of an administrative search warrant, the agent shall proceed with inspection of the property.
H.
The agent shall report to the Board regarding the outcome of the inspection.
I.
In case of an emergency, the agent may proceed with enforcement action or may report findings to the Board of Health for further action.
J.
The Board of Health will review the outcome of any inspection and determine whether further action is required.