Section 50.84. Enforcement and inspections

(a) The Department of Labor and Industry will be responsible for the enforcement of § § 50.81—50.83, this section and § § 50.85 and 50.86, except in cities of the first class, second class and second class A, where the cities shall be responsible for enforcement of § § 50.81—50.83, this section and § § 50.85 and 50.86. The Department or other enforcement agency will not issue a permit authorizing the use or occupancy of a building until the provisions of § § 50.81—50.83, this section and § § 50.85 and 50.86 are met.

(b) For the purpose of enforcing the provisions of § § 50.81—50.83, this section and § § 50.85 and 50.86, the Department and the other enforcement agencies will:

(1) During ordinary business hours, have access to, and require the production of books, papers and documents pertinent to an inspection necessary to ascertain the compliance or noncompliance with the act and this chapter.

(2) During ordinary business hours, enter a building or structure governed under § § 50.81—50.83, this section and § § 50.85 and 50.86 for the purpose of making an inspection.

The provisions of this § 50.84 adopted April 5, 1996, effective April 6, 1996, 26 Pa.B. 1552.

Notation

Authority

The provisions of this § 50.84 issued under section 4 of the Restroom Equity Act (35 P. S. § 5820.4).

Cross References

This section cited in 34 Pa. Code § 50.81 (relating to purpose); 34 Pa. Code § 50.82 (relating to jurisdiction and effective dates); 34 Pa. Code § 50.85 (relating to approval of plans); and 34 Pa. Code § 50.86 (relating to variances).