(A) Emissions exceeding any of the limits established in this chapter or the rules as a direct result of abnormal conditions in or breakdown of a process, fuel burning, refuse burning, control or related operating equipment beyond the control of the person owning or operating such equipment shall not be deemed to be in violation of this chapter or the rules; provided, that the Director is immediately notified of the abnormal conditions and/or breakdown of equipment and the owner or operator of such equipment outlines a corrective program by which the emissions from such equipment shall be brought within the permissible limits of this chapter and the rules.
(B) Such program shall be approved by the Director if the Director is satisfied that upon completion of the corrective program the emissions from such equipment shall be within the permissible limits of this chapter and the rules and the corrective program satisfies the requirements of the city heating and refrigeration ordinance.
(C) (1) If approved, the Director shall order the corrections to be completed within a reasonable time limit which shall be not less than seven nor more than 30 days after the approval is given.
(2) If a certificate of operation is not issued for such equipment within the time limit specified herein, the Director shall issue an order in writing requiring the owner or operator of such equipment to cease operating the same until such time as a certificate of operation has been issued.
(Prior Code, § 9.207)