§ 15.26.120. Right of Entry.

A.

When it is necessary to make an inspection to enforce the provisions of this Chapter, the Building Official or his or her designee may enter the building or premises at reasonable times to inspect or to perform the duties imposed by this Chapter, provided that if such building or structure or premises be occupied that credentials be presented to the occupant and entry requested. If such building or premises be secured against entry, the Building Official shall first make a reasonable effort to locate the record owner of the property or other adult person having lawful charge or control of the building or structure or premises and request entry. If such entry is refused, the Building Official shall have resource to the remedies provided by law to secure entry.

B.

No person authorized by this Chapter to enter buildings shall enter an occupied unit or space or other non-public area without the consent and presence of the owner or the owner's designated agent or the lawful and adult occupant of the unit or space or other non-public area or without a proper written order executed and issued by a court having jurisdiction to issue the order.

(Ord. No. 12966, § 2, 7-28-2009)