§ 53.140. RIGHT TO ENTER PREMISES AND OBTAIN INFORMATION CONCERNING DISCHARGES.

(A)

To the extent permitted by general law, the proper official and other duly authorized employees of the City or the Board bearing proper credentials and identification shall be permitted to enter all properties for the purposes of inspection, observation, measurement, sampling, and testing in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter. The official or his 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 Board 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.

(Ord. No. 22-94, passed 5/3/94; Ord. No. 4-02, § 31, passed 2/19/02)