§ 90-131. Powers and authority of inspectors.

(a)

Authorized representatives of the city, the DEP, and the EPA, bearing proper credentials shall be permitted to enter upon any property without prior notification for the purpose of inspection, observation, measurement, sampling, testing review and/or photocopying of records, or investigation as may be necessary to investigate any potential violation of this article or in any enforcement of this article. Legal authority shall be granted as authorized in Rule 62-625.500(2)(a)(4), F.A.C. Entry shall be made during daylight or operating hours unless abnormal or emergency circumstances require otherwise.

(b)

The city may seek issuance of a search warrant from any court of competent jurisdiction for the following reasons:

(1)

Refusal of access to a building, structure or property or any part thereof.

(2)

If the city is able to demonstrate probable cause to suspect a violation of this article.

(3)

If there is a need to inspect and/or sample as part of a routine inspection and sampling program of the city.

(4)

To protect the public health, safety and welfare of the city.

(Ord. No. 4414-12, § 1, 4-2-2012)