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<br /> <br />(Ord. No. 16-12, § 1, 6-6-2016) <br />Sec. 30-172. - Appeals. <br />When a person to whom a compliance order is directed by the fire chief alleges that such compliance <br />order is based upon an erroneous interpretation of this article or upon a misstatement or mistake of fact, <br />such person may appeal the order as set forth in article VI, division 2, subdivision II of this chapter. <br />(Ord. No. 16-12, § 1, 6-6-2016) <br />Sec. 30-173. - Inspections. <br />(a) Generally. All buildings or structures within the scope of this article, and all construction or work for <br />which a permit is required, shall be subject to inspection by the building official in accordance with and <br />in the manner provided by this article and the building code. <br />(b) Response to complaints. The fire chief shall respond to valid complaints of violations of this article. <br />A valid complaint may be cause for a complete inspection of a unit or building. If an inspection is to be <br />made, the fire chief shall notify the owner/tenant of the inspection. If there are violations, the fire chief <br />shall notify the owner/tenant to correct the problem which prompted the valid complaint. An owner may <br />request an advisory inspection of a unit. <br />(Ord. No. 16-12, § 1, 6-6-2016) <br />(a) Generally. All buildings or structures within the scope of this article, and all construction or work for <br />which a permit is required, shall be subject to inspection by the Fire Chief in accordance with and in <br />the manner provided by this article and the building code. <br />(b) Frequency. Upon receipt of a properly executed new application for a rental license and receipt of <br />the appropriate fee, the fire chief shall conduct an initial inspection of the premises to assure <br />compliance with the city code. <br />Any rental dwelling will be re-inspected after a renewal application is filed to determine compliance, <br />unless the fire chief may determine that a renewal inspection of a premises may be deferred based <br />on results of previous inspections. <br />(c) Response to complaints. The fire chief shall respond to valid complaints of violations of this article. <br />A valid complaint may be cause for a complete inspection of a unit or building. If an inspection is to <br />be made, the fire chief shall notify the owner/tenant of the inspection. If there are violations, the fire <br />chief shall notify the owner/tenant to correct the problem which prompted the valid complaint. An <br />owner may request an advisory inspection of a unit. <br />(d) Access for inspections. <br />(1) The fire chief shall be authorized to make or cause to be made inspections to determine the <br />condition of rental dwellings and premises to safeguard the health, safety, morals, and welfare <br />of the public. <br />(2) The fire chief shall be authorized to enter any rental dwelling or premises at any reasonable <br />time for the purpose of performing his/her duties under this article. <br />(3) The owner, operator, or tenant of every rental dwelling and premises, or the person in charge <br />thereof, shall give the fire chief free access to such rental dwelling and premises on which it is <br />located at all reasonable times for the purpose of such inspection, examination, and survey. <br />(e) Refusal of access for inspection. If the owner, operator, person in charge, or tenant shall refuse <br />to consent to the inspection, an administrative search warrant may be obtained, unless an <br />emergency exists. <br />4 <br /> <br />