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 Irving
 Code of Ordinances
 Chapter 8. BUILDING STANDARDS CODE
 Article VI. INSPECTIONS

§ 8-32. Inspections.  

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  • (a)

    Authorization. The city is authorized to make inspections to determine the condition of all existing residential and nonresidential structures, and all premises located within the city without prior notice to the owner, manager, or occupant of said property.

    (b)

    Admittance.

    (1)

    In cases of emergency where extreme hazards are known to exist which may involve imminent injury to a person, loss of life, or severe property damage, city employees, or their designated representatives, may enter dwellings, dwelling units, or hotel rooms at any time.

    (2)

    For the purpose of making the inspections authorized and required by the provisions of this chapter, city employees, or their designated representatives, are hereby authorized to enter, examine, and survey at all reasonable times all multi-family dwelling communities, dwellings, dwelling units, hotel rooms, all common areas, and all premises within the city. Should the occupant, manager, or other person in charge refuse entry, the inspector may use the resources provided by law to gain entry.

    (3)

    All complaints made by a tenant pursuant to Texas Property Code, Section 92.052, Landlord's Duty to Repair or Remedy, may be made in writing, signed and dated by the tenant, and copied by the tenant to the city. A copy of the written notice shall serve as right of entry for the city to conduct inspections in a complainant's dwelling unit.

    (4)

    All complaints made by an occupant of a condominium in regard to the common area of the condominium shall be delivered to the person designated as an agent by the council of owners, if any such person has been designated. If no such designated person exists, any person in possession of a condominium, including, but not limited to, the board of directors or council of owners, shall be considered as agent in this subsection. A copy of the complaint made to such agent for the council of owners may be made in writing, signed and dated by the occupant, and copied by the occupant to the city. A copy of the complaint to said agent, shall serve as right of entry for the above-referenced officials to conduct inspections of the condominium common area.

(Ord. No. 2008-9000, § 2, 10-2-08)