§ 12-75. Right of entry.

(a)

The building official or his designee may enter the premises of public swimming pools at all reasonable times whenever it is necessary to make an inspection to enforce any of the provisions of this article, to collect water samples, or whenever health services has probable cause to believe that a violation of this article exists on such premises.

(b)

Health services shall first present appropriate credentials and demand entry if the premises are occupied. If the premises are unoccupied, health services shall first make a reasonable attempt to locate the owner or person in control of the premises and demand entry.

(c)

If entry is denied or if a person in control cannot be located, health services shall have every recourse provided by law to secure entry. Such recourse shall include the right to obtain a search warrant under the provisions of Vernon's Ann. C.C.P. Art. 18.05.

(Ord. No. 2002-58, § 2, 8-20-02)