Port Chester, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 197 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 197-21
Identification of inspectors
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Inspectors and authorized personnel of the Building Department shall be supplied with official identification and, upon request, shall exhibit such identification when entering any dwelling, dwelling unit, rooming house, rooming unit or premises.
Under Port Chester, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 197 § 197-21, Building Department inspectors and other authorized personnel are required to carry official identification credentials and must show those credentials to occupants upon request before or during entry into any dwelling, dwelling unit, rooming house, rooming unit, or premises. The rule establishes a baseline of accountability for government-initiated inspections, ensuring that individuals can verify the identity and authority of anyone claiming to represent the Building Department. This requirement applies any time such personnel seek to enter a residential property.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ch. 197 § 197-21, property owners and managers generally acknowledge that Building Department inspectors are obligated to present official identification when asked, and a compliant operator typically notes whether credentials were displayed during any inspection visit. Keeping a log of inspection dates, inspector names, and badge or credential numbers is a common practice that supports accurate recordkeeping. Familiarity with this provision helps operators distinguish authorized Building Department personnel from unauthorized visitors.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 197-21 of Port Chester's Code of Ordinances gives occupants the right to ask any Building Department inspector or authorized personnel to show official identification before or during entry into their home. If an individual claiming to be an inspector refuses to produce credentials upon request, tenants may note that refusal and contact the Port Chester Building Department directly to verify the person's authority. Tenant-rights organizations can provide general guidance on how this identification requirement fits within broader inspection and entry rules.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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