11.48.030 Inspections.

Upon presentation of proper credentials to the owner or occupant of any vacant building, and with the consent of the owner or occupant, the building official or a representative of the building official may enter at a reasonable time any vacant building, structure, or premises in the city to perform any duty provided for under this chapter. The building official or the building official’s representative may also simultaneously conduct inspections of buildings in the manner provided for by law, including as set forth in the Fire Code, the Building Code, or other applicable provision of the Yakima Municipal Code. In any case where entry is denied by the owner or occupant, the building official or the building official’s representative shall not enter without a warrant or other appropriate judicial process first having been obtained after reasonable grounds have been shown that a condition exists on the premises that is dangerous or presents a hazard to health or safety, or that the inspection sought is a part of a comprehensive program to have all buildings in the city comply with minimum standards as prescribed by this chapter, or other sufficient grounds under the circumstances then existing. (Ord. 2004-24 § 1 (part), 2004).