Whenever implementing the provisions of the inspection program or whenever there is cause to believe that a violation of this chapter has been or is being committed, the inspector is authorized to inspect during regular working hours and at other reasonable times all stormwater drainage systems within the city to determine compliance with the provisions of this chapter.
(Ord. 1118 § 5.1, 2001)
Prior to conducting inspections, the inspector shall present identification credentials, state the reason for the inspection and request entry.
A. 
If the property or any building on the property is unoccupied, the inspector shall first make a reasonable effort to locate the owner or other person(s) having charge or control of the property and request entry.
B. 
If after reasonable effort, the inspector is unable to locate the owner or other person(s) having charge or control of the property, and has reason to believe the condition of the stormwater drainage system creates an imminent substantial hazard to persons or property, the inspector may enter.
C. 
Unless entry is consented to by the owner or person(s) in control of the property or portion of the property or unless conditions are reasonably believed to exist which create an imminent substantial hazard, the inspector shall obtain a court order, prior to entry, as authorized by the laws of the state of Washington.
(Ord. 1118 § 5.2, 2001)
The city may establish a master inspection and maintenance schedule and procedure to inspect appropriate stormwater facilities that are not owned by the city.
(Ord. 1118 § 5.3, 2001)
As existing stormwater facilities are encountered, they should be added to the master inspection and maintenance schedule. Records for new stormwater facilities shall include the following:
A. 
As-built plans and locations;
B. 
Findings of fact from any exemption granted by the local government;
C. 
Operation and maintenance requirements and records of inspections, maintenance actions and frequencies; and
D. 
Engineering reports, as appropriate.
(Ord. 1118 § 5.4, 2001)