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. . . this article and to adopt procedures as he 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 building and zoning administrator fire chief or his authorized representative 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 building and zaning administrator fire chief or his authorized representative, 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 building and zoning administrator fire chief by this article; provided that if such building or premises is occupied, he shall first present proper credentials and request entry, and if the building or premises be unoccupied, he 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 property owner of the premises shall notify tenants of the time and purpose of the inspection. The tenant shall make the premises accessible to the building and zoning administrator fire chief. If such entry is refused, the building and zaning administrator fire chief or his authorized representative shall have recourse to every remedy provided by law to secure entry. The notice requirements of this section shall not apply if the building and zoning administrator fire chief or his authorized representative has reasonable cause to believe that a violation of the requirements of this article is creating a dangerous or hazardous condition which must be addressed without any delay. (Code 1982, S 1007.04(1), (2)) Sec. 30-172. Appeals. When a person to whom a compliance order is directed by the building and zoning administrator fire chief alleges that such compliance order is based upon erroneous interpretation of this article or upon a misstatement or mistake of fact, such person may appeal as set forth in article VI, division 2, subdivision II of this chapter. (Code 1982, S 1007.04(5)) 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 and zoning official in accordance with and in the manner provided by this article and the building code. (b) Response to complaints. The building and zoning administrator fire chief shall respond to complaints of violations of this article. A complaint may be cause for a complete inspection of a unit or building. If an inspection is to be made, the building and zaning administrator fire chief shall notify the owner/tenant of the inspection. If there are violations, the building and zoning administrator fire chief shall notify the owner/tenant to correct the problem which prompted the complaint. An owner may request an advisory inspection of a unit. (c) Routine inspections. All rental dwelling units, except dwelling units under state inspection such as nursing homes, hotels, motels, etc., shall be subject to an annual inspection by the city to confirm compliance with the requirements of this article. The building and zoning administrator fire chief or his authorized representative shall . notify the owner/tenant in advance of the annual inspection. (Code 1982, S 1007.06(3)) 33