(1) Any entry made to private property for the purpose of inspection for code violations pursuant to this chapter shall conform with constitutional and statutory constraints of entry, and the holdings of relevant court cases regarding entry. The director is authorized to enter upon any property for the purpose of administering this chapter provided that the director shall make entry only if such entry is consistent with the constitutions and laws of the United States and the state of Washington. If so required by the constitutions and the laws of the United States or the state of Washington, the director shall apply to a court of competent jurisdiction for a search warrant authorizing access to such property for such purpose. The court may upon such application issue the search warrant for the purpose requested.

(2) If the director has probable cause to believe that conditions on the property create an immediate hazard to person or property, the director may enter the property immediately for the purpose of investigating the emergency conditions and initiating corrective action.

(3) Right of entry to enforce the fire code, chapter 30.53A SCC, shall be subject to the provisions of SCC 30.53A.148 and 30.53A.150. (Added by Amended Ord. 08-062, Oct. 1, 2008, Eff date Nov. 1, 2008).