§ 164-9. Inspections.

A.

For the purpose of determining compliance with the provisions of this chapter, the Director of Health or his designated representative is hereby authorized to make inspections of all noise sources and to take measurements and make tests whenever necessary to determine the quantity and character of noise. In the event that any person refuses or restricts entry and free access to any part of a premise or refuses inspection, testing or noise measurement of any activity, device, facility or process where inspection is sought, the Director of Health and/or designated representative may seek from the appropriate court a warrant without interference, restriction or obstruction, at a reasonable time, for the purpose of inspecting, testing or measuring noise. Should any inspection or measurement be required to be taken during hours of the day or night which cause the Health Department to incur expenses for overtime hours paid to any employee and such measurement or inspection indicates a violation of this chapter, the violator shall pay the City of Stamford for such expenses for overtime hours for said employee or employees in addition to any penalty provided for herein.

B.

It shall be unlawful for any person to refuse to allow or permit the Director of Health or his designated representative free access to any premises when the Director of Health or his designated representative is acting in compliance with a warrant for inspection and order issued by the appropriate 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 noise sources.

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 his/her duties under this chapter.