§ 18.152.040 — Inspections

A. Right of entry. The enforcement officer may enter any property or premises at all times to perform any duty imposed upon him/her by SCCC Title 18 whenever the enforcement officer has cause to believe a violation of provisions of SCCC Title 18 is occurring; provided, that: 1. The enforcement officer shall present proper credentials, state the reason for entry, and request entry from the owner or occupant. (a) If entry is denied, the enforcement officer may seek a court-ordered inspection warrant if cause exists in compliance with Code of Civil Procedure Section 1822.50 et seq.; and (b) If entry is denied, the enforcement officer shall have recourse to every remedy provided by law to secure entry. 2. The enforcement officer shall make a reasonable effort to locate the owner of unoccupied property or premises, inform the owner of the reasons for entry, and request entry. 3. The enforcement officer shall not enter any property or premises in the absence of permission to enter unless an inspection warrant has been issued by a court of competent jurisdiction. B. Pre-approval Inspections. Every applicant seeking a permit or any other approval in compliance with SCCC Title 18 shall allow the City officials handling the application access to any premises or property that is the subject of the application. C. Post approval Inspections. If the permit or other approval in compliance with SCCC Title 18 is approved, the owner or applicant shall allow appropriate City officials access to the premises in order to determine continued compliance with the approved permit and/or any conditions of approval imposed on the permit.