Ordinances-1999-227

of the occupants or the public. Whenever necessary to make an inspection to enforce any of the provisions of the Housing Code or whenever the inspector has reasonable cause to believe that there exists in any dwelling, dwelling unit, rooming unit or premises any condition which makes such unit or premises in violation of any provision of the Housing Code or in response to a complaint that an alleged violation of a provision of the Housing Code may exist, the inspector may enter such unit or premises at all reasonable times to inspect the same or to perform any duty imposed upon the inspector by the Housing Code, provided if such unit or premises be occupied, the inspector 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 inspector and/or authorized representative shall, at such time: a) identify themselves and their positions; and b) explain why entry is sought. 2. If entry is refused, the inspector shall request that the inspection be conducted at a reasonable time, suitable to the owner or occupant. If the request for future entry is refused, the inspector shall, at that time or at a later time, explain to the owner and/or occupant that: a) the occupant may refuse, without penalty, entry without a search warrant; and b) the inspector may apply to the magistrate for a search warrant. E. Search Warrant: If consent to inspect a building is withheld by any person having the lawful right to exclude, the inspector may apply to a magistrate of the Iowa District Court in and for County for a search warrant of the building. No owner or occupant or any other person having charge, care or control of any dwelling, dwelling unit, rooming unit, structure or premises shall fail or neglect, after presentation of a search warrant, to properly permit entry therein by the inspector or authorized representative for the purpose of inspection and examination pursuant to the Housing Code. SECTION 8: ACCESS BY OWNER OR OPERATOR FOR MAINTENANCE: Every occupant of a dwelling, dwelling unit, or rooming unit shall, upon proper notice, give access to the owner, operator or agent or employee to any part of such dwelling, dwelling unit, rooming unit or premises at all reasonable times for the purpose of effecting such maintenance, making such repairs or making such alterations as are necessary to effect compliance with, or any lawful notice or order issued pursuant to the provisions of the Housing Code. SECTION 9: EMERGENCY ORDERS: Whenever the inspector, in the enforcement of the Housing Code, finds that a condition exists which requires immediate action to protect the health or safety of the occupants and/or the general public, the inspector may, without notice or hearing, issue an order reciting the existence of such a condition and requiring that action be taken such as the inspector deems necessary to abate the condition. If necessary, the Director may order that the premises be vacated forthwith, and said premises shall not be reoccupied until the order to make repairs has been complied with. Notwithstanding other provisions of the Housing