A. An authorized representative of the utility may enter private property at all reasonable times to conduct inspections, tests or to carry out other duties imposed by the code, provided the utility shall first notify the proper owner or person responsible for the premises. If entry is refused, the director shall have recourse to every remedy provided by law to secure entry.

B. For inspection programs authorized by the director or his designee, the utility may provide advance mailings of its intent to inspect properties consistent with such inspection programs.

C. If the utility has reason to suspect that conditions on a premises where access has been denied may pose an unsafe condition to the public water system, the director or his designee may discontinue water service to the property, as allowed by state law, or may gain access to the property pursuant to WAC 246-994-090 as adopted or thereafter amended. (Ord. 5963 § 1, 2010.)