(a) Permit to Operate. On and after October 15, 1968, all devices or installations which come under the jurisdiction of this chapter are subject to inspection and licensing. It shall be deemed a violation of this chapter to operate such device or installation without an official permit issued by the Building Inspector.
No permit may be issued to operate a sealed device.
(b) Violation of Chapter. Whenever any device is found to be operated in violation of this chapter or installed in such a manner that it cannot be operated in conformity with this chapter, the Environmental Control Officer shall issue written notice to the owner or operator of such device outlining the violations involved. The Environmental Control Officer shall stipulate a specific time limitation for corrective measures to be instituted. Failure to act upon this notice within the time limit granted shall be cause for the Environmental Control Officer to seal such device and order operation to be discontinued immediately.
(c) Sealed Devices. It shall be a violation of this chapter to operate any sealed device or for anyone other than the Environmental Control Officer, or an authorized member of the Environmental Control Board, to remove such seal.
(d) Denial of Admittance. No person shall deny admittance during business hours to any officer charged with enforcement of this chapter or in any way interfere with any officer in the performance of his duties under this chapter.
(e) Right to Appeal. The right to appeal any order or decision made under or pursuant to this chapter shall be granted by law.
(Ord. 1968-740. Passed 10-1-68.)