All dwellings, structures and uses regulated under the State Uniform
Fire Prevention and Building Code, including but not limited to those buildings
and structures for which a building permit has been obtained, shall be inspected
for compliance with the building construction and the fire prevention provisions
of the code.
Except as otherwise required by the code, no regular or periodic inspections
of occupied dwelling units shall be required. This shall not, however, be
a limitation on inspections conducted at the invitation of the occupant or
by an affected property owner, where conditions on the premises are shown
to threaten or present a hazard to public health, safety and welfare.
Access to buildings and premises by the Code Enforcement Official to
conduct inspections shall be made only after reasonable prior notice has been
given to the owner or his authorized representative with the following exceptions:
If entrance to make an inspection is refused or cannot be obtained,
the Code Enforcement Official may apply for a warrant to make an inspection
to any court of competent jurisdiction.
Upon issuance of a building permit, it shall be the responsibility of
the owner, the applicant or their authorized agent to arrange building construction
inspections with the Code Enforcement Official.
The Department of Code Enforcement shall conduct required fire prevention
inspections for compliance with the fire prevention provisions of the code.
