§ 16.16.110. Stop work orders—Service—Content—Emergency procedure.

A.

When it is found that any gas/mechanical installation is being made or that any gas/mechanical devices, equipment or fixtures required by this chapter are being installed contrary to the provisions of this chapter, or that such gas/mechanical installations, devices, equipment or fixtures installed are dangerous or unsafe, the director of codes administration shall issue or cause to be issued a stop work order.

B.

Such stop work order shall be in writing and shall be served upon the owner of such property, his duly authorized agent or the person responsible for such work. A copy of the stop work order shall be posted in a conspicuous place upon the premises and it is unlawful for any person to remove such order or to perform any work on the gas or mechanical installation, device, equipment or fixtures so long as the stop work order shall remain in effect.

C.

The stop work order shall set forth the reasons why such work is being stopped, the provisions of this chapter being violated and the conditions under which the order may be removed and the work resumed.

D.

When, in the opinion of the director of codes administration, an emergency exists, a written stop work order shall not be required, and in such instances, oral notice to the owner, his agent or the person in charge of the work, by the director of codes administration or his duly authorized representatives, shall have the same force and effect as a written order.

(Ord. 90-1253 § 1 (part), 1990; prior code § 19-1-11)