The code official is hereby authorized and directed to enforce the provisions of this code. The code official shall have the authority to render interpretations of this code and to adopt policies and procedures in order to clarify the application of its provisions. Such interpretations, policies and procedures shall be in compliance with the intent and purpose of this code. Such policies and procedures shall not have the effect of waiving requirements specifically provided for in this code.
The code official shall make all the required inspections or shall accept reports of inspection by approved agencies or individuals. Reports of such inspections shall be in writing and be certified by a responsible officer of such approved agency or by the responsible individual. The code official is authorized to engage such expert opinion as deemed necessary to report upon unusual technical issues that arise, subject to the approval of the appointing authority.
104.2.1 
Rental housing inspection frequency.
All rental properties shall be inspected per Section 803 of this code.
Where it is necessary to make an inspection to enforce the provisions of this code, or whenever the code official has reasonable cause to believe that there exists in a structure or upon a premises a condition in violation of this code, the code official is authorized to enter the structure or premises at reasonable times to inspect or perform the duties imposed by this code, provided that if such structure or premises is occupied the code official shall present credentials to the occupant and request entry. If such structure or premises is unoccupied, the code official shall first make a reasonable effort to locate the owner, owner's authorized agent or other person having charge or control of the structure or premises and request entry. If entry is refused, the code official shall have recourse to the remedies provided by law to secure entry.
104.3.1 
Refusal of entry. If any owner, occupant or other person in charge of a structure subject to the provision of this code refuses, impedes, inhibits, interferes with, restricts or obstructs entry and free access to any part of the structure or premises where inspection authorized by this code is sought, the code official may promptly apply for a search or inspection warrant to a court of competent jurisdiction and shall supply all necessary affidavits and testimony to indicate that there is a reasonable or probable cause to conduct an inspection. For the purposes of this section, a reasonable or probable cause to gain access for an inspection shall include, without being limited to, the following:
1. 
That the inspection of the area is part of a planned routine inspection being conducted pursuant to a systematic or concentrated code enforcement program in that portion of the Township; or
2. 
That the Code Compliance Department, after investigation or upon information received, has knowledge, information, or a reasonable belief that a violation of this code or other codes and ordinances of the Township exist; or
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That such entry is for the purpose of inspecting a previous notice of violation; or
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That the Department of Code Compliance has received a complaint concerning a violation on or within the premises; or
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That such entry is necessary to determine if the building, structure, premises, dwelling or dwelling units meet the standards of this code and building, fire, and health codes and for the safety and welfare of the public.
104.3.2 
Right of entry by owner. Every occupant of a dwelling unit, building, structure or premises shall give the owner thereof, or his agent or employee access to any part of such dwelling, dwelling unit, building, structure or premises, at all reasonable times for the purpose of conducting inspections to determine whether or not a violation of the code may exist, or for the purpose of making such repairs or alterations as are necessary to effect compliance with the provisions of this code or with any lawful rule or regulation adopted or any lawful order issued pursuant to the provisions of this code.
Section 104.3.3 Notification to tenants. Every owner of a dwelling unit, building, structure or premises shall give the tenants thereof notice of an inspection and obtain their authorization to grant a code official entry to their unit. If the tenant(s) object(s) to entry by the code official, the owner shall so notify the code official.
The code official shall carry proper identification when inspecting structures or premises in the performance of duties under this code.
The code official shall issue all necessary notices or orders to ensure compliance with this code.
The code official shall keep official records of all business and activities of the department specified in the provisions of this code. Such records shall be retained in the official records for the period required for retention of public records.