Markham By-law 2017-26, s. 49(2) — Property Standards By-law

Where the inspection is conducted by the Officer or any person acting under the Officer’s instructions, the person conducting the inspection may:

• a) require the production for inspection of documents or things relevant to the inspection;
• b) inspect and remove documents or things relevant to the inspection for the purpose of making copies or extracts;
• c) require information from any person concerning a matter related to the inspection including their name, address, phone number and identification; By-law 2017-26
• d) 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
• e) order the Owner of the Property to take and supply at the

owner’s expense such tests and samples as are specified.