Norwich, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 310 § 310-4

A. Refused access. Where the City of Norwich Codes Department agent is refused access or is otherwise impeded or prevented by the owner/property agent/occupant from conducting an inspection of a rental housing property, such person shall be in violation of this Code and subject to the penalties hereunder. B. Search warrants or access warrants. In addition to the provision of this section, the City of Norwich Codes Department may, upon affidavit, apply to the City of Norwich Court for a search warrant, setting forth factually the actual conditions and circumstances that provide a reasonable basis for believing that a nuisance or violation of this Code exists on the premises. If the Court is satisfied as to the matter set forth in the affidavit, the Court may authorize the issuance of a search warrant permitting access to the inspection of that part of the premises on which the nuisance or violation exists. A warrant for access may be issued by the Court upon an affidavit of the City of Norwich Codes Department agent establishing grounds therefor. C. Whenever the enforcement officer determines that there are reasonable grounds to believe that there has been a violation of any provisions of this chapter or of any rule or regulation adopted pursuant thereto in any building, dwelling unit or property, there shall be issued a notice of violation pursuant to Criminal Procedure Law § 150.40 and Civil Practice Law and Rules § 308 or other applicable laws. D. Such notice shall: (1) Be put in writing. (2) Specifically state the location of the subject property. (3) State the specific violation of the chapter.