Powers and authority of inspectors.

Gulfport Code of Ordinances § 11-98

in effect

Sec. 11-98. - Powers and authority of inspectors. (a) The director and other duly authorized employees or designees of the city, bearing proper credentials and identification, shall be permitted to enter all properties for the purposes of inspection, observation, measurement, sampling, and testing in accordance with the provisions of this article. The director or his representatives or designees shall have no authority to inquire into any processes, including metallurgical, chemical, oil, refining, ceramic, paper, or other industries beyond that point having a direct bearing on the kind and source of discharge to the sewers or waterways or facilities for waste treatment. (b) While performing the necessary work on private properties referred to in subsection (a) above, the director or duly authorized employees or designees of the city shall observe all safety rules applicable to the premises established by the company. The company is responsible for providing access as required in subsection 11-96(i). (c) The director and other duly authorized employees or designees of the city, bearing proper credentials and identification, shall be permitted to enter all private properties through which the city holds a duly negotiated easement for the purposes of, but not limited to, inspection, observation, measurement, sampling, repair and maintenance of any portion of the sewage works lying within the easement. All entry and subsequent work, if any, on said easement shall be done in full accordance with the terms of the duly negotiated easement pertaining to the private property involved. (Code 1963, § 29-86; Ord. No. 2297, § 7, 10-2-01)

Source: City of Gulfport, Mississippi, Code of Ordinances (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/ms/gulfport/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH11WASE_ARTIVUSPUPRSE_S11-98POAUINFetched: 11/1/2026