(A) Whenever the Housing Inspector determines that there are reasonable grounds to believe that there has been a violation of any provision of this Article, he shall give notice of such alleged violation to the person or persons responsible therefor. Such notice shall be in writing, stating the reasons for its issuance. It shall state a reasonable time for the performance of any act it requires and shall be served upon the owner or his agent, or the occupant, as the case may require. Such notice shall be deemed to be properly served upon such owner or agent, or upon such occupant, if a copy thereof is served upon him personally; or if a copy thereof is posted in a conspicuous place in or about the dwelling affected by the notice; or if he is served with such notice by any other method authorized or required under the laws of this State.
(B) Said notice may contain an outline of remedial action which, if taken, will effect compliance with the provisions of this Article and with rules and regulations adopted pursuant thereto. Failure to comply with the requirements of such notice shall constitute a violation of this ordinance.
(C) Whenever the Housing Inspector finds that an emergency exists which requires immediate action to protect the public health, he may, without notice or hearing, issue an order reciting the existence of such an emergency and requiring that such action be taken as he deems necessary to meet the emergency. Failure to comply with the requirements of such order shall constitute a violation of this ordinance.
(Prior Code, Art. 10, § 10.3)