A. For Permitting or the Inspection of Work Conducted Under Permit. Whenever any person applies for a permit or approval under any of the provisions listed in RMC 1.14.030.A, Applicability, or constructs structures or develops land under any of the provisions listed in RMC 1.14.030.A, Applicability, the City of Redmond staff shall have a limited right of entry during the City of Redmond’s normal business hours or the times the business is in operation to conduct studies necessary to determine whether to approve the proposal or to inspect work being conducted under the permit or approval.

B. To Investigate Violations and Corrections. The Code Compliance Officer is authorized to enter upon property or premises to determine whether the provisions listed in RMC 1.14.030.A, Applicability, are being obeyed, and to make any examinations, surveys, and studies as may be necessary in the performance of his or her duties. These may include the taking of photographs, digital images, videotapes, video images, audio recordings, samples, or other physical evidence. As part of the inspections, the Code Compliance Officer or persons assisting him or her may use instruments and devices which have the purpose of determining if the provisions listed in RMC 1.14.030.A, Applicability, have been violated. Persons assisting the Code Compliance Officer in conducting examinations, surveys, and studies may accompany the Code Compliance Officer. All inspections, entries, examinations, studies, and surveys shall be done in a reasonable manner. If the property is occupied, the Code Compliance Officer shall ask permission of the occupants before entering the property. If an owner, occupant, or agent refuses permission to enter or inspect, the Code Compliance Officer may seek an administrative or criminal search warrant. (Ord. 1935 § 14, 1997).