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Houston Code of Ordinances ch. 47, art. XI, div. 9, subpt. 6
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Houston Code of Ordinances § 47-561 Generator inspections.

Sec. 47-561. - Generator inspections. (a) The health officer shall conduct inspections of generators as often as needed but not less than once a year to assure compliance with the requirements of this article and other rules and regulations relating to the handling and disposal of city-regulated waste. (b) Inspections shall include, but are not limited to, verification of cleaning frequency and compliance with this article and other applicable laws regarding generation, transportation and disposal of waste. City officials shall observe the establishment's rules and regulations concerning safety, internal security and fire protection. If the establishment has management in residence, the city official shall notify management or the person in charge of the city official's presence and shall exhibit proper credentials; provided, however, if refused entry onto the premises, the city official shall procure a search warrant to inspect the facilities or records. (Ord. No. 97-196, § 4, 2-19-97; Ord. No. 07-544, § 39, 5-9-07; Ord. No. 08-1229, § 48, 12-30-08)

Houston Code of Ordinances § 47-562 Vehicle inspection at designated place.

Sec. 47-562. - Vehicle inspection at designated place. Upon notice by the health officer, each transporter shall deliver one or more registered vehicles as designated by the health officer to the location designated by the health officer for inspection and/or compliance testing by the health officer. The notice shall designate the time and place for delivery of the vehicle(s) and shall give the transporter reasonable notice for the delivery. The health officer shall release each vehicle no later than the close of business on the same day on which it is received, unless retention of the vehicle for a longer period is agreed upon in writing between the health officer and the transporter. Delivery for inspection and testing of a registered vehicle shall be demanded pursuant to an administrative procedure established by the health officer. (Ord. No. 97-196, § 4, 2-19-97)

Houston Code of Ordinances § 47-563 Vehicle spot inspection.

Sec. 47-563. - Vehicle spot inspection. Transporters' registered vehicles traveling city streets are subject to stops and inspections by peace officers as provided by law. A peace officer may call upon a health officer for technical assistance in conducting the inspection. Transporters shall so advise their drivers. Unless a truck is out of compliance, it shall not be detained longer than one hour by the peace officer. (Ord. No. 97-196, § 4, 2-19-97)

Houston Code of Ordinances § 47-564 Inspections of vehicles.

Sec. 47-564. - Inspections of vehicles. The health officer shall conduct inspections of transporters' vehicles and required documentation when observed to be in the receipt or disposal of waste. (Ord. No. 97-196, § 4, 2-19-97)

Houston Code of Ordinances § 47-565 Vehicle inspections.

Sec. 47-565. - Vehicle inspections. Vehicle inspections that are conducted on a spot basis shall include: (1) Identification check of the driver. (2) Registration and title check of the vehicle. (3) Review of manifests as required by local, state or federal law. (4) Sampling of the contents of the registered vehicle if the health officer or police officer has the ability to properly sample the contents. Samples shall be taken by trained personnel. Split samples may be taken if the driver supplies a sample bottle for the driver's portion. (Ord. No. 97-196, § 4, 2-19-97)

Houston Code of Ordinances § 47-566 Procedures.

Sec. 47-566. - Procedures. The director of the department shall establish procedures for inspections to be conducted by health officers under this subdivision. Copies of the procedure shall be available for public inspection in the offices of the director of the department and may be purchased at the fees prescribed by law. To the extent practicable, the health officer shall notify affected persons of the adoption or amendment of the procedures. (Ord. No. 97-196, § 4, 2-19-97)
Source: City of Houston, Code of Ordinances and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/tx/houston/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH47WASE_ARTXITRTRCEWA_DIV9GETRDIWA_SD6INFetched: 10/26/2026

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