No owner, operator or occupant shall cause any service, facility, equipment or utility, which is required under this Housing Code, to be removed from, shut off or discontinued in any occupied dwelling let or occupied by him or her, except for such temporary interruption as may be necessary while actual repairs or alterations are in progress or during temporary emergencies when discontinuance of service is approved by the Health Officer, Housing Inspector or other official of the municipality. Upon the discontinuance of gas or electric service for cause by a public utility company or upon the discontinuance of any municipal or other service, for cause, the Health Officer or the Housing Inspector shall be notified. Upon receipt of such notice, the Housing Inspector shall take immediate steps to have the responsible person correct the conditions leading to such discontinuance of services. This section shall not be construed so as to prevent the cessation or discontinuance of any such service upon order of the Housing Inspector or any other authorized official.
(Ord. 11-1977, passed 5-16-1977)