(a) Equipment Found Unsafe. The Department is authorized to condemn any boiler, engine or other machine, apparatus, or mechanical device from use or operation for which a license or Certificate of Inspection (Operating Permit) from the Department is required, or by any provision of this article, if it is found by the Department to be dangerous or unsafe, or to constitute a hazard to life or property, regardless of whether or not that condition has resulted from deterioration, from wear and tear, from inherent defect, from defective installation, operation or maintenance.
(b) Condemnation and Notice. If the Department at any time finds any equipment or apparatus listed in this article is unsafe, the Department shall give written notice immediately to the owner or user.
(c) Operation of Condemned Equipment. (Amended by Ord. No. 179,329, Eff. 12/10/07, Oper. 1/1/08.) No person shall use or operate any condemned apparatus or equipment until it has been reconstructed and repaired. The Department may reinstate a revoked Certificate of Inspection (Operating Permit) or issue a new Certificate of Inspection (Operating Permit) or approval.