§ 36-4. Inspections.

(a)

For the purpose of determining compliance with the provisions of this chapter, the manager of public health and environment and the chief of police or their authorized representatives are hereby authorized to make inspections of all noise sources and to take measurements and tests whenever necessary to determine the quantity and character of noise. If any person refuses or restricts entry and free access to any part of a premises, or refuses inspection, testing or sound level measurement of any activity, device, facility, motor vehicle, or process where inspection is sought, the manager or the chief of police or their authorized representatives may seek from the county court a warrant for inspection requiring that such person permit entry and free access without interference, restriction or obstruction, at a reasonable time, for the purpose of inspecting, testing or measuring sound levels. The county court shall have power, jurisdiction and authority to enforce all orders issued under the provisions of this chapter.

(b)

It shall be unlawful for any person to refuse to allow or permit the manager of public health and environment or the chief of police free access to any premises when they or their authorized representative is acting in compliance with a warrant for inspection and order issued by the county court.

(c)

It shall be unlawful for any person to violate the provisions of any warrant or court order requiring inspection, testing or measurement of sound levels and the possible sources thereof.

(d)

No person shall hinder, obstruct, delay, resist, prevent in any way, interfere, or attempt to interfere with any authorized person while in the performance of their duties under this chapter.

(Code 1950, § 717.4; Ord. No. 1110-96, § 1, 12-16-96; Ord. No. 313-08, § 4, 6-16-08; Ord. No. 427-18, § 22, 6-11-18)