(A) Connection of service utilities. A person shall not make connections from a utility, source of energy, fuel or power to any building or system that is regulated by this chapter for which a permit is required until approved by the Building Official.
(B) Temporary connection. The Building Official shall have the authority to authorize the temporary connection of the building or system to the utility, source of energy, fuel or power.
(C) Authority to disconnect service utilities. The Building Official shall have the authority to authorize disconnection of utility service to the building, structure or system regulated by this chapter and the referenced codes and standards set forth herein in case of emergency where necessary to eliminate an immediate hazard to life or property or where such utility connection has been made without the approval required by this chapter. The Building Official shall notify the serving utility and where possible the owner or the owner's authorized agent and occupant of the building, structure or service system of the decision to disconnect prior to taking such action. If not notified prior to disconnection, the owner, the owner's authorized agent or occupant of the building, structure or service system shall be notified in writing as soon as practical thereafter.
(Ord. 19-12-15, passed 12-17-2019)