13.10.290 Search warrants.
A. If the director or authorized inspector acting as their agent has been refused access to a building, structure or property, or any part thereof, then the director shall seek issuance of a search and/or seizure warrant from the Snohomish County superior court when:
1. There is probable cause to believe that there may be a violation of this chapter;
2. There is a need to inspect, as part of a routine inspection program of the city designed to verify compliance with this chapter, an order issued hereunder or any wastewater discharge permit; or
3. To protect the overall public health, safety and welfare of the community.
Such warrant shall be served at reasonable hours by the director in the company of a uniformed police officer of the city.
B. In the event the director has reason to believe a situation represents an imminent threat to public health and safety, and where entry has been denied or the area is inaccessible, the director may enter in the company of a uniformed police officer, before a requested warrant has been produced, in order to determine if the suspected situation exists, and if so, to take such actions necessary to protect the public; provided, however, that entry to the DOC facility shall be in accord with an interlocal agreement between the parties. (Ord. 016/2021 § 2; Ord. 011/2004)