(A) Denial and approval of permit.
(1) In the event the Department determines that the application for the construction permit does not meet the standards set forth in this chapter, then the Department shall be required to notify the permittee of such denial in person and/or in writing, within 30 days of the original application, stating the specific reasons for the denial of the permit.
(2) In the event the Department issues written directives regarding corrective actions, then the permittee shall have a reasonable amount of time to address and comply with the items set forth in the directives in order to be able to obtain the construction permit.
(B) Suspension of permit/registration. The Department may order the suspension of a construction permit or installer registration. The department may order the suspension of a permit or registration for any of the following reasons:
(1) Failure to meet any of the standards of any of the provisions of this chapter or violations of any of provisions of this chapter;
(2) Interference with Department personnel in the performance of his/her duties. Interference shall be defined as the process of obstructing, hampering or preventing the Department personnel in the performance of his/her duties.
(C) Revocation of permit/registration. Any permit and/or registration issued hereunder may be revoked by the Department as the result of the willful or continued violation of any provision of this chapter.
(D) Immediate revocation. Notwithstanding any of the other provisions of this chapter, whenever the Department finds insanitary or other conditions, which, in its opinion constitute an imminent health hazard, the Department may, without notice or hearing, issue and serve a written order on the owner/permittee/installer requiring the immediate cessation of operation/installation. Said written order shall state the existence of the imminent health hazard and shall specify the corrective action to be taken. Such order shall be effective immediately.
(E) Appeal.
(1) Any owner/permittee/installer aggrieved by any final order of the Health Officer or designee is entitled to a review of the final order before the Board, by filing a written request therefor with the Board within 15 days of the Health Officer or designee's final order.
(2) The Board shall conduct a hearing on the appeal within 30 days of the receipt of the appeal. The Board shall provide notice to the owner/permittee/installer at least ten days prior to the hearing. The owner/permittee/installer is entitled to present evidence and be represented by an attorney at the hearing. Within ten days of the hearing, the Board will make written findings of fact and enter its final order or determination of the matter in writing in its permanent records and mail a copy of its findings and final order or determination to the owner/permittee/installer.
(Ord. 061520A, passed 7-20-20)