§ 2-68 — Probable cause for warrant defined

§ 2-68. - Probable cause for warrant defined.

Probable cause for the purpose of a search warrant issued pursuant to Section 2-67 shall be: (1) Routine inspection. That the inspection of the designated premises is part of a routine area inspection being conducted; (2) Knowledge of violation. That the applicant for the warrant has knowledge of a violation or knowledge of facts which would indicate a violation of any provision of this Code pertaining to the health, safety or welfare of the public, and such applicant has stated the facts upon which his knowledge is based; (3) Inspection after alteration, remodeling or improvement. That the inspection is for the purpose of inspecting, during the course, or upon completion of, alteration, remodeling or improvements in the premises; (4) Checking conditions after accident. That the inspection is for the purpose of checking the conditions existing in the premises following an accident or casualty therein where an inspection is required to determine if an imminent danger to health and safety exists; (5) Licensing of buildings and structures. That the inspection is for the purpose of checking the conditions existing in any building or structure requiring a license before occupancy upon application for or renewal of such license.

(Code 1970, § 1-21; Ord. No. 16889, § 1, 10-5-82; Code 1980, § 2-68)