Chapter 1.16
RIGHT OF ENTRY

Sections:

1.16.010    Right of entry and inspection.

1.16.020    Limitation of authority.

1.16.010 Right of entry and inspection.

An application for a permit pursuant to BMC Titles 14, 15, and/or 16 shall constitute consent to the entry upon the premises by authorized city of Burlington personnel at reasonable times and in a reasonable manner for the purposes of inspection of the construction, installation, operation, maintenance, use, or occupancy of the premises to ascertain compliance with applicable construction and/or maintenance codes and other pertinent laws over which the city has enforcement jurisdiction and under which authority the relevant permit application is made. Whenever entry or inspection is refused, the city of Burlington may suspend or revoke any permit approvals already granted, cause proceedings to be had for the issuance of a warrant or other appropriate judicial process, or take such other action as may be necessary or convenient to protect the health or safety of persons or property. (Ord. 1564 § 1, 2004).

1.16.020 Limitation of authority.

This chapter does not purport to enlarge the city’s duty to inspect any premises or to create an obligation to any person to assure at any given time the lawfulness or safety of any activity or condition requiring approval by the city of Burlington. (Ord. 1564 § 1, 2004).