When, upon written complaint to the Building Commissioner, or in the opinion of the Building Commissioner, heating apparatus, electric work, chimneys, flues, pipes or any other equipment or structure in the City may be a danger to life or property or likely to cause or promote fires or explosions, it shall be his or her duty to immediately enter upon such building or premises without obtaining a warrant and to examine the same. Upon finding any defective or dangerous condition or construction in violation of this chapter, he or she shall cause to be delivered to the owner, lessee or occupant, written or printed instructions to remove or remedy the same in such manner and within such reasonable time as may be necessary.
If such notice of the Building Commissioner is not complied with within the time set forth in such notice, such failure to comply therewith shall constitute a violation of this chapter by the person or persons responsible for the condition complained of and shall be punishable as provided in Section 1339.99. It shall be the duty of the Building Commissioner to cause such person or persons to be prosecuted for such violation.
(Ord. 2006-68. Passed 10-16-06.)