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1. Authority. Whenever the Construction Services Administrator finds any work regulated by this Code being performed in a manner either contrary to the provisions of this Code or dangerous or unsafe, the Construction Services Administrator shall be authorized to issue a stop work order.
2. Issuance. The stop work order shall be in writing and shall state the reason for the order and the conditions under which the work will be permitted to resume. The stop work order shall be given to the owner of the property involved, or to the owner’s agent, or to the person doing the work. Upon issuance of a stop work order, all work shall immediately cease. All other persons shall vacate the job site immediately or be subject to penalties as prescribed by law.
3. Unlawful Continuance. Upon issuance of a stop work order, all work shall immediately cease and all persons shall vacate the job site immediately. Any work on the premise shall be limited to the removal or correction of the violation or unsafe condition.
In any case where the provisions of this chapter, or the International Energy Conservation Code, adopted hereby, are found to be in conflict with a provision of the Code of Iowa or a provision of any zoning, building, fire, safety, or health ordinance or code of the City, the provision which establishes the higher standard for the promotion and protection of the health and safety of the people shall prevail.
1. It shall be the permit holder’s responsibility to inspect the construction site on a daily basis to ensure that the site is clean and free of excess debris. In no case shall debris, refuse, or junk be permitted to blow, drift, or otherwise be deposited upon an adjacent street or property.
2. Similarly, the permit holder shall be solely responsible for controlling erosion on-site throughout the duration of the construction project. Erosion control shall be managed in accordance with Chapter 11 of this title.
No person performing construction of any nature, or furnishing materials, or performing services within the City shall drive across or cause any vehicle, trailer, implement, equipment, materials, or supplies to cross any street curbing without adequately protecting the street curbing from damage thereby.
Violations of the provisions of this chapter, or failure to comply with any of its requirements, shall constitute a municipal infraction as set forth in Title 1 Chapter 4A of this Code. Each day that a violation occurs shall constitute a separate offense. In the event that the City seeks court intervention for a violation of any provision of this chapter, the City may seek reimbursement for reasonable attorney fees and additional costs. Nothing herein contained shall prevent the City from taking such other lawful actions as necessary to prevent or remedy violations.