(A) The Building Commissioner may issue an order requiring suspension of the pertinent construction (stop-work order) in accordance with this section.
(B) The stop work order shall:
(1) Be in writing.
(2) State with specificity the construction to which it is applicable and the reason for its issuance.
(3) Be posted on the property in a conspicuous place.
(4) If practicable, be given to:
(a) The person doing the construction; and
(b) To the owner of the property or the owner's agent.
(5) The stop-work order shall state the conditions under which construction may be resumed.
(C) The Building Commissioner may issue a stop-work order if:
(1) Construction is proceeding in an unsafe manner, including, but not limited to, in violation of any standard set forth in this building chapter or any state law-pertaining to safety during construction.
(2) Construction is occurring in violation of this building chapter or in such a manner that if construction is allowed to proceed, there is a reasonable probability that it will substantially difficult to correct the violation.
(3) Construction for which a building permit is required is proceeding without a building permit being in force.
(D) The issuance of a stop-work order shall in no way limit the operation of penalties provided elsewhere in this building chapter.
(Ord. 2015-09, passed 8-4-2015)