(A) Whenever it shall appear, on inspection, that gas equipment used for space heating is discharging dangerous fumes, or is unsafe for use, and when, in the opinion of the Fire Inspector or Building Inspector, immediate action is necessary, he shall be authorized to shut off the supply of gas to the equipment by turning off the valve of cock to the equipment, or, when required, by capping or plugging gas lines to the equipment or other mechanical means to accomplish shut off of gas to the equipment and attaching thereto a tag, and seal out of service so as to make inoperative or to take any necessary steps in the interest of the public safety, with or without notice to the owners of the property or equipment involved.
(B) Whenever it shall appear, on inspection, that gas equipment used for space heating is in violation of any of the requirements of any section of this subchapter, or of any law or ordinance relating to the same subject matter, an order shall be issued to the owner or the person in control of the gas equipment to correct same. After such order and the failure of the owner or person in control of such gas equipment to correct the violation within the specified time in the order, the Fire Inspector or Building Inspector shall be authorized to shut off the supply of gas to the gas equipment in the manner herein provided.
(C) Any person, firm, or corporation who shall violate any section of this subchapter, or any person who shall remove the tag, seal, cap, plug, or other mechanism or sealing device, or uses or permits to be used any gas equipment which use has been ordered discontinued, as set forth herein, shall be subject to the penalties provided by this chapter.
(Ord. 1956-1, passed 7-3-56) Penalty, see § 93.99 (A)