Section 129985 Of Article 6. Enforcement From California Health And Safety Code >> Division 107. >> Part 7. >> Chapter 1. >> Article 6.
129985
. (a) Whenever it is necessary to make an inspection to
enforce any of the provisions of this chapter or whenever the office
or its authorized representatives has reasonable cause to believe
that there exists in any building or upon any premises any condition
or a violation of any applicable building standards that makes the
building or premises unsafe, dangerous, or hazardous, the office or
its authorized representatives may enter the building or premises at
any reasonable time to make an inspection or to perform any
authorized duty. Prior to an entry authorized by this section, the
authorized representatives of the office shall first present proper
identification and credentials and request entry. In the event that
the building or premises are unoccupied, there shall be a reasonable
effort made to locate the owner or other person or persons having
control or charge of the building or premises in order to request an
entry. If a request for entry is refused, the office or its
authorized representatives shall have recourse to any remedy
prescribed by law to secure entry.
(b) Whenever the owner, occupant, or other person having control
or charge of the building or premises is presented with a proper
inspection warrant or other authorization prescribed by law to secure
entry and a request for entry is made, the owner, occupant, or other
person having control or charge of the building or premises shall
promptly permit the entry of the authorized representatives of the
office for the purpose of inspection and examination authorized by
this chapter.