§ 1-13. Right of entry for inspection.

(a)

The city's agents are hereby authorized to enter, examine and survey at all reasonable times all buildings, other structures, and properties within the city for the purpose of inspection of those premises to determine the status of compliance with the provisions of this Code. The owner or occupant of every dwelling or rooming unit shall give the city's agents free access to such unit or accessory building at all reasonable times for the purposes of such inspection, examination and survey.

(b)

A city agent making an inspection as authorized by this section shall:

(1)

Identify himself to the owner, occupant or controller of the premises involved;

(2)

Advise of the purpose of the inspection; and

(3)

Produce identification showing his relationship to the city in a form directed by the mayor.

If the city's agent is refused access or entry, the city shall proceed to obtain a mandatory injunction in the circuit court to compel compliance with this section, or seek such other remedy as it then determines best suits the circumstances.