§ 26-168. Right to enter premises and obtain information concerning discharges.
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(a) To the extent permitted by general law, the proper official and other duly authorized employees of the city or the WWF bearing proper credentials and identification shall be permitted to enter all properties for the purposes of inspection, observations, measurement, sampling, and testing in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. The official or his or her representatives will not inquire into any processes including metallurgical, chemical, oil, refining, ceramic, paper, or other industries beyond that point having a direct bearing on the kind and source of discharge to the sewers or waterways or facilities for waste treatment.
(b) To the extent permitted by general law, the proper official and other duly authorized employees of the city or the WWF bearing proper credentials and identification shall be permitted to enter all private properties through which the city holds an easement for the purposes of, but not limited to, inspection, observation, measurement, sampling, repair, and maintenance of any portion of the sewage works lying within that easement. Penalty, see Sec. 26-177
(c) If the Director or designee has been refused access to a building, structure, or property, or any part thereof, and is able to demonstrate probable cause to believe that there may be a violation of this chapter, or that there is a need to inspect and/or sample as part of a routine inspection and sampling program to verify compliance with this chapter or any permit or order issued hereunder, or to protect the overall public health, safety and welfare of the community, then the Director may seek issuance of an inspection warrant pursuant to Sections 933.21-933.26, Florida Statutes, from the Palm Beach County Court.
