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Revised Ordinance Sec.30-156. -Conflict between codes. Where there is any conflict between the provisions of the International Property Maintenance Code and any other applicable code or ordinance enforced by or in the City of Elk River, the more restrictive provisions shall apply. Secs.30-157-30-170.-Reserved. DIVISION 2.–ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT Sec.30-171.-Authority of Fire Chief; right of entry. (a) The Fire Chief is hereby authorized and directed to provide for the enforcement of all provisions of this Article. The Fire Chief shall have the power to render interpretations of this Article and to adopt procedures as he/she may deem necessary in order to apply the provisions of this Article. Such interpretations and procedures shall be in conformity with the intent and purpose of this Article. (b) Whenever necessary to make an inspection to enforce any of the provisions of this Article, or whenever the Fire Chief has reasonable cause to believe that there exists in any building or upon any premises subject to this Article a condition that constitutes a violation of this Code,including this Article, the Fire Chief,upon notice to the Owner or Operator, may enter such building or premises at all reasonable times to inspect the building or premises or to perform any duty imposed upon the Fire Chief by this Article;provided that if such building or premises is occupied,he/she shall first present proper credentials and request entry, and if the building or premises be unoccupied, he/she shall first make a reasonable effort to locate the Owner or other person having charge or control of the building or premises and request entry. The Owner of the premises shall notify Tenants of the time and purpose of the inspection. The Tenant shall make the premises accessible to the Fire Chief. If such entry is refused, the Fire Chief shall have recourse to every remedy provided by law to secure entry. The notice requirements of this Section shall not apply if the Fire Chief has reasonable cause to believe that a violation of the requirements of this Article is creating a Major Life/Safety Issue which must be addressed without delay. Sec.30-172.-Appeals. When a person to whom a compliance order is directed by the Fire Chief alleges that such compliance order is based upon an erroneous interpretation of this Article or upon a misstatement or mistake of fact, such person may appeal the order as set forth in Article VI, Division 2, subdivision II of this Chapter. Sec.30-173.-Inspections. (a) Generally. All buildings or structures within the scope of this Article, and all construction or work for which a permit is required, shall be subject to inspection by the building official in accordance with and in the manner provided by this Article and the Building Code.