10-6-4-1: INSPECTIONS:

   A.   Required: Stormwater systems shall be inspected by the Public Works Department during and after construction to assure consistency with the approved stormwater management plan.

   B.   On Site Detention Inspection Program: All stormwater systems shall be subject to the authority of the on site detention inspection program of the Public Works Department to ensure compliance with this chapter and may be inspected when deemed necessary.

   C.   Annual Inspections; Records Maintained: The owner or other responsible party shall make annual inspections of the facilities and maintain records of such inspections for a period of five (5) years.

   D.   Entrance For Inspection: Whenever necessary to make an inspection to enforce any of the provisions of this chapter, or whenever an authorized enforcement agent has reasonable cause to believe that there exists in any building or upon any premises any condition which may constitute a violation of the provisions of this chapter, the agent may enter such building or premises at all reasonable times to inspect the same or perform any duty imposed upon the agent by this chapter; provided, that: 1) if such building or premises is occupied, he or she first shall present proper credentials and request entry; and 2) if such building or premises is unoccupied, he or she first shall make a reasonable effort to locate the owner or other persons having charge or control of the building or premises and request entry.

   E.   Refusal To Permit Entry: The property owner or occupant has the right to refuse entry but, in the event such entry is refused, the agent is hereby empowered to seek assistance from any court of competent jurisdiction in obtaining such entry and performing such inspection.

   F.   Routine, Area Inspections: Routine or area inspections shall be based upon such reasonable selection processes as may be deemed necessary to carry out the objectives of this chapter, including, but not limited to, random sampling and/or sampling in areas with evidence of stormwater pollution, illicit discharges or similar factors. (1952 Code § 8-15-04.01)