1. Issuance. Where the code official finds any building, premises, vehicle, system or equipment that is in violation of this code, the code official is authorized to issue corrective orders.

2. Notice. Wherever the code official determines violations of this code or observes an apparent or actual violation of a provision of this code or other codes or ordinances under the code official’s jurisdiction, the code official is authorized to prepare a written notice of violation describing the conditions deemed unsafe and, where compliance is not immediate, specifying a time for reinspection. Such order shall direct the discontinuance of the illegal action or condition and the abatement of the violation.

3. Service. Any order or notice issued pursuant to this code shall be served upon the owner, operator, occupant or other person responsible for the condition or violation, either by personal service, mail or by delivering the same to, and leaving it with, some person of suitable age and discretion then resident therein.

For unattended or abandoned locations, a copy of such order or notice shall be posted on the premises in a conspicuous place at or near the entrance to such premises, and the order or notice shall be mailed by certified mail with return receipt requested or a certificate of mailing, to the last known address of the owner, occupant or both.

4. Compliance with orders and notices. Orders and notices issued or served as provided by this code shall be complied with by the owner, operator, occupant or other person responsible for the condition or violation to which the order or notice pertains.

5. Failure to correct violations. If the notice of violation is not complied with, the code official is authorized to request the city attorney to institute the appropriate legal proceedings to restrain, correct or abate such violation or to require removal or termination of the unlawful occupancy of the structure in violation of the provisions of this code or of any order or direction made pursuant thereto.

6. Failure to comply. Failure to comply with an abatement notice or other corrective notice issued by the code official shall result in each day that such violation continues being regarded as a new and separate offense.

7. Unauthorized tampering. Signs, tags or seals posted or affixed by the code official shall not be mutilated, destroyed or tampered with or removed without authorization from the code official.

1. Any person who fails to comply with the provisions of this code or who fails to carry out an order made pursuant of this code or violates any condition attached to a permit, approval or certificate shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

2. Abatement of Violation. The imposition of the penalties herein described shall not prevent the city attorney from instituting appropriate action to prevent unlawful construction or to restrain, correct or abate a violation; or to prevent illegal occupancy of a structure or premises; or to stop an illegal act, conduct of business or occupancy of a structure on or about any premises.

1. Issuance. Upon notice from the code official that any electrical work is being done contrary to the provisions of this code or in a dangerous or unsafe manner, such work shall immediately cease. Such notice shall be in writing and shall be given to the owner of the property, or to the owner’s agent, or to the person doing the work. The notice shall state the conditions under which work is authorized to resume.

2. Emergencies. Where an emergency exists, the code official shall not be required to give a written notice prior to stopping the work.

3. Unlawful continuance. Any person who shall continue any work in or about the structure after having been served with a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be subject to penalties as prescribed by law. (Ord. 1225 §10, 2004).