Hamilton By-law 23-162, s. 32(5) — Property Standards By-law

For the purposes of an inspection under subsection 32(3), an officer may,

• (a) require the production for inspection of documents or things, including drawings or specifications, that may be relevant to the property or any part thereof;
• (b) inspect and remove documents or things relevant to the property or part thereof for the purpose of making copies or extracts;
• (c) require information from any person concerning a matter related to a property or part thereof;
• (d) be accompanied by a person who has special or expert knowledge in relation to a property or part thereof;
• (e) alone or in conjunction with a person possessing special or expert knowledge, make examinations or take tests, samples or photographs necessary for the purposes of the inspection; and
• (f) order the owner of the property to take and supply at the owner's expense such tests and samples as are specified in the order.