Which term refers to the rights that allow an inspector to enter buildings to ensure compliance with codes?

• A. Administrative Warrant
• B. Right of Entry
• C. Search Warrant
• D. Civil Rights Violation

Answer: (B)

The right of entry is the authority that allows an inspector to enter buildings to check for code compliance. This entitlement comes from statute or regulation, giving inspectors permission to access properties during reasonable hours to perform inspections. It’s the practical basis for conducting fire and building code checks, and it may be supported by notices or, in some cases, emergency provisions. A search warrant is a judicial tool used in criminal investigations, not the general authority for routine code inspections. Administrative warrants may be used in some jurisdictions, but the core concept the question asks for is the right of entry—the legal permission to enter for inspections. Civil rights violations are unrelated to the procedural access inspectors need for fire and building code enforcement.