(A) Whenever the Commissioner of Buildings determines that there are reasonable grounds to believe that there has been a violation of any provision of this chapter, he shall give notice of the alleged violation to the person or persons responsible therefor. This notice shall be put in writing, shall include a statement of the reasons why it is being issued, and shall allow a reasonable time of not less than 30 days and not more than six months for the performance of any act it requires. The violations notice shall be served upon the owner or his agent, or an occupant, as the case may require.
(B) The violations notice shall be deemed to be properly served upon the owner or agent, or upon an occupant, if a copy thereof is served upon him personally, or if a copy thereof is sent by registered mail to his last known address. In cases where the owner, his agent, or an occupant cannot be served personally with a copy of this notice, and his or their address and place of residence after diligent inquiry is unknown, then the notice shall be deemed to be properly served upon the owner or agent, or upon an occupant, if a copy thereof is posted in a conspicuous place on or about the dwelling affected by the notice.
(C) The violations notice may contain an outline of remedial action which, if taken, will effect compliance with the provisions of this chapter and with rules and regulations adopted pursuant thereto. Failure to comply with the requirements of the notice shall constitute a violation of this chapter.
(D) Whenever the Commissioner of Buildings finds that an emergency exists which requires immediate action to protect the public health, he may, without notice or hearing, issue an order reciting the existence of an emergency, and requiring that any action be taken as he deems necessary to meet the emergency. Failure to comply with the requirements of this order shall constitute a violation of this chapter.
(‘67 Code, § 137.03) (Ord. 4-1967, passed 6-12-67) Penalty, see § 95.99