A. Prior to entering the building or property, the city officer, official or employee shall comply with BIMC 1.16.020, except in the case of an emergency or when consent to the entry has been obtained otherwise.

B. Any officer, official or employee of the city is authorized to enter any building or property:

1. To inspect, observe, measure, sample, test or investigate the building or property in connection with the review of a permit or license application;

2. To inspect, observe, measure, sample, test or investigate any condition relating to, or to operate, maintain, or repair any city utility or facility;

3. To inspect reported conditions;

4. To perform periodic inspections required by any provision of this code;

5. To assess compliance with any permit, license or approval;

6. To make an inspection or to otherwise enforce any provision of this code or any ordinance of the city;

7. To meet the scheduled requirements of recorded agreements, such as an open space management plan;

8. When cause exists to believe that a violation of this code or any city ordinance was or is being committed; or

9. For any other reason required by this code or any city ordinance. (Ord. 2003-28 § 1, 2003: Ord. 82-04 § 1, 1982)