A. When the building inspector finds a code violation while inspecting a structure, the building inspector shall note the violation on a violation notice, indicating the name and address of the structure owner, a citation to the specific code provision or provisions alleged to have been violated, a description of the circumstances present that constitute the alleged violation, the date and time the violation was observed, the names of witnesses to the violation, and the address of the structure where the violation is observed.
B. One copy of the violation report form shall be maintained in the files of the building code adjudication department and shall be part of the record of building code administrative hearing, one copy of the report form shall be returned to the building inspector so that they may prepare evidence of the code violation for presentation at the building code administrative hearing on the date indicated, and one copy of the report form shall be served by personal service or first class mail on the owner of the structure, along with a summons commanding the owner to appear at the building code administrative hearing. If the name of the owner of the structure cannot be ascertained or if service on the owner cannot be made by personal service or mail, service may be made on the owner by posting or nailing a copy of the violation report form on the front door of the structure where the violation is found. 65 Illinois Compiled Statutes 5/11-31.1-4. (Ord. 1180, 7-15-2014)