Which statement accurately describes the entry authority under Section 15.2 of the Building Code?

• A. Authority to enter any property at any reasonable time upon producing proper identification
• B. Authority to enter only with a warrant
• C. Entry requires owner consent in all cases
• D. Authority to enter only during daylight hours

Answer: (B)

Entry to inspect for Building Code compliance is not automatic; it relies on legal authorization. Under Section 15.2, access to a property for inspection is typically authorized through a warrant when the owner does not permit entry or access cannot be obtained otherwise. This balances the need to enforce the Code with the property owner’s rights, ensuring inspectors can perform their duties when necessary. While inspectors must identify themselves and may obtain consent or act in emergencies, the standard mechanism to enter private property under ordinary circumstances is a warrant. The other options imply unconditional access, consent in all cases, or entry limited to daylight hours, which do not reflect how entry is authorized under this section.