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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. (Ord. No. 16-12, § 1, 6-6-2016) 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. (Ord. No. 16-12, 5 1, 6-6-2016) 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. 0.i} Frequency. Upon receipt of a properly executed new application for a rental license and recei)t of the ap�)ropriate fee., the fire chief shall conduct in initial inspection of the premises to assure con-1 with the cin code. Any rental dwelling will be re -inspected after a renewal application is filed to deteLYnine compliance, unless the fire chief may determine that a renewal inspection of a premises may be deferred based on result of previous inspections. �cL{lb�—Response to complaints. The fire chief shall respond to valid complaints of violations of this article. A valid complaint may be cause for a complete inspection of a unit or building. If an inspection is to be made, the fire chief shall notify the owner/tenant of the inspection. If there are violations, the fire chief shall notify the owner/tenant to correct the problem which prompted the valid complaint. An owner may request an advisory inspection of a unit. (d) Access f or inspection r. 1) The fire chief shall be authorized to make or cause to be made inspections to determine the condition of rental dwellings and premises to safe,zuard the health, safety, morals, and welfare of the public.