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Page 6 of 68 <br /> <br />The Building Official shall issue all necessary notices or orders to ensure compliance with <br />this Code. <br /> <br />104.4 Inspections. <br /> <br />The Building Official shall make all of the required inspections, or the Building Official <br />shall have the authority to accept reports of inspection by approved agencies or individuals. <br />Reports of such inspections shall be in writing and be certified by a responsible officer of <br />such approved agency or by the responsible individual. The Building Official is authorized <br />to engage such expert opinion as deemed necessary to report upon unusual technical issues <br />that arise. <br /> <br />104.5 Identification. <br /> <br />The Building Official shall carry proper identification when inspecting structures or <br />premises in the performance of duties under this Code. <br /> <br />104.6 Right of entry. <br /> <br />Where it is necessary to make an inspection to enforce the provisions of this Code, or where <br />the Building Official has reasonable cause to believe that there exists in a structure or upon <br />a premises a condition which is contrary to or in violation of this Code which makes the <br />structure or premises unsafe, dangerous or hazardous, the Building Official is authorized to <br />enter the structure or premises at reasonable times to inspect or to perform the duties <br />imposed by this Code, provided that if such structure or premises be occupied that <br />credentials be presented to the occupant and entry requested. If such structure or premises is <br />unoccupied, the Building Official shall first make a reasonable effort to locate the owner or <br />other person having charge or control of the structure or premises and request entry. If entry <br />is refused, the Building Official shall have recourse to the remedies provided by law to <br />secure entry. <br /> <br />104.6.1 Right of entry, exigent circumstances emergency procedures. <br /> <br />If the Building Official or an authorized representative has reasonable cause to believe that <br />the conditions constitute an immediate hazard to human life or the public welfare the <br />Building Official shall have the right to immediately enter and inspect such property, and <br />may use any reasonable means required to effect such entry and make such inspection, <br />whether such property be occupied or unoccupied and whether or not permission to inspect <br />has been obtained. If the property is occupied, the Building Official shall first present <br />credentials to the occupant and demand entry, explaining the reasons therefor and the <br />purpose of the inspection. <br /> <br />“Authorized representative” shall include the officers named in Subsection 103.3 and their <br />authorized inspection personnel. <br />Resolution No. 2025-152