(A) Whenever the officer determines there has been a violation of this code or has reasonable grounds to believe that a violation has occurred, or whenever the officer has condemned a structure or equipment under the provisions of this code, notice shall be given to the owner or the person or persons responsible in the manner as prescribed below. If the officer has condemned the property or part thereof, he or she shall give notice to the owner and the occupants of his or her intent to post the property, to order equipment out of service and that the occupants vacate the premises.
(B) Such notice shall:
(1) Be in writing;
(2) Include a description of the real estate sufficient for identification;
(3) Include a statement of the reason or reasons why it is being posted; and
(4) Include a correction order allowing a reasonable time for the repairs and improvements required to bring the structure into compliance with the provisions of this code and other applicable codes and ordinances.
(1999 Code, § 29-6-1)