City Code Section
- A. Right of entry. To the extent permitted by law, BES may enter all private and public premises at any time for the purpose of inspecting for potential violations, connections, or for any other lawful purpose. This authorization includes but is not limited to inspection surveying, sampling, testing, photographic documentation, record examination, copying, and installation of devices. Entry may not be conditioned upon BES representatives signing any type of confirmation, release, consent, acknowledgement, or agreement.
- B. Entry protocols.
- 1. The BES representative will present a City photo identification card at the time of entry.
- 2. The BES representative will comply with reasonable, routine, safety and sanitary requirements of the facility or site as provided by the facility operator at the time of entry. The facility operator must provide the BES representative with any facility-specific safety protective equipment necessary for entry.
- 3. City staff executing an abatement order may enter the property to the extent allowed by law.