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(27) Yard. All ground, lawn, court, walk, driveway or other open space constituting part of the same premises as a residence building. (28) Ventilation. The process of supplying and removing air by natural or mechanical means to or from any space. (Code 1966; Ord. No. 301, 6- 13 -72; Code of 1988; Code of 2001) Sec. 13 -4. Enforcement Officer. City personnel or their designees shall be responsible for enforcement of the provisions of this Chapter. Authorized representatives include the Building Inspector, the Fire Marshal, and the Sanitarian. (Code 1966; Ord. No. 301, 6- 13 -72; Code of 1988; Code of 2001) Sec. 13 -5. Inspection of Dwellings. (1) The Enforcement Officer shall be authorized to make inspections to determine the condition of dwellings, multiple dwellings, dwelling units, rooming houses, rooming units, and premises in order to safeguard the health, safety, morals, and welfare of the public. (2) The Enforcement Officer, or the Officer's designated representative, shall be authorized to enter any dwelling, dwelling unit, multiple dwelling, rooming house, or premises at any reasonable time to perform the duties prescribed under this Chapter. The owner, operator, or occupant shall give the Enforcement Officer free access to the entire area for the purpose of completing an inspection, examination, or survey. The license shall be revoked if the Enforcement Officer is not permitted access. (3) A search warrant may be obtained when the occupant refuses to consent to the inspection where: A. There is probable cause to believe a violation exists within the particular structure; or B. A determination has been made to conduct periodic inspections of certain areas of the City. (4) No warrant is needed for entry where an emergency condition exists which endangers persons or property and insufficient time is available to obtain a warrant and protect endangered persons or property. (5) Entry under this Section is subject to Minnesota Statutes, Section 504B.211. (Code 1966; Ord. No. 301, 6- 13 -72; Code of 1988; Code of 2001; Ord. No. 679, 2- 13 -01) Sec. 13 -6. Annual Inspections of Multiple Dwellings. The Enforcement Officer shall inspect the premises of all multiple dwelling buildings at least once a year to insure compliance with this Chapter. (Code 1966; Ord. No. 301, 6- 13 -72; Code of 1988; Code of 2001) Sec. 13 -7. Access by Owner of Multiple Dwellings. Every occupant of a dwelling unit or rooming unit shall give the owner or operator access to any part of the dwelling unit, rooming unit, or its premises at reasonable times for inspections, maintenance, and making such repairs or alterations as may be necessary to comply with the provisions of this Chapter. (Code 1966; Ord. No. 301, 6- 13 -72; Code of 1988; Code of 2001) 13 -4