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Z ONING § 25-2-32 Section 25-2-32. Right of entry for authorized personnel. When it is necessary to make an inspection to enforce the provisions of this chapter, or when the authorized personnel has reasonable cause to believe that there exists upon a building or upon a premises or upon a building site a condition which is contrary to or in violation of this chapter which makes the building or premises or the building site unsafe, dangerous or hazardous, the authorized personnel may enter the building or premises or the building site at reasonable times to inspect or to perform the duties imposed by this chapter, provided that if the building or premises is occupied that credentials be presented to the occupant and entry requested. If such building or premises be unoccupied, the authorized personnel shall first make a reasonable effort to locate the owner or other person having charge or control of the building or premises and request entry. If entry is refused, the authorized personnel shall have recourse to the remedies provided by law to secure entry. (1996, ord 96-160, sec 2; ratified April 6, 1999.)25-2-32 Section 25-2-33. Limited liability of authorized personnel. The authorized personnel charged with the enforcement of this chapter, acting in good faith and without malice in the discharge of the duties required by this chapter or other pertinent law or ordinance shall not thereby be rendered personally liable for damages that may accrue to persons or property as a result of an act or by reason of an act or omission in the discharge of such duties. A suit brought against the authorized personnel because of such act or omission performed by the authorized personnel in the enforcement of any provision of this chapter or other pertinent laws or ordinances implemented through the enforcement of this chapter shall be defended by the County until final termination of such proceedings, and any judgment resulting therefrom shall be assumed by the County. (1996, ord 96-160, sec 2; ratified April 6, 1999.)25-2-33 Section 25-2-34. Injunctive action. The County may maintain an action for an injunction to restrain any violation of the provisions of this chapter and may take any other lawful action to prevent or remedy any violation. (1996, ord 96-160, sec 2; ratified April 6, 1999.)25-2-34 Section 25-2-35. Administrative enforcement. (a) In lieu of or in addition to enforcement pursuant to sections 25-2-31, 25-2-32, and 25-2-34, if the director determines that any person is violating any provision of this chapter, any rule adopted thereunder, or any permit issued pursuant thereto, the director may have the person served by personal service or by certified mail, with a notice of violation and order pursuant to this section. The director may also have a copy of the notice of violation and order posted at the building site. (b) The notice of violation shall include at least the following information: (1) Date of the notice; (2) Name and address of the person noticed; 25-23