(A) Authority to disconnect service utilities. The Director of Community and Economic Development shall have the authority to authorize disconnection of utility service to the building, structure or system regulated by this chapter in case of an emergency, where necessary, to eliminate an immediate danger to life or property. Where possible, the owner and occupant of the building, structure or service system shall be notified of the decision to disconnect utility service prior to taking such action. If not notified prior to disconnecting, the owner or occupant of the building, structure or service systems shall be notified in writing, as soon as practical thereafter.
(B) Connection after order to disconnect. No person shall make connections from any energy, fuel, power supply or water distribution system or supply energy, fuel or water to any equipment regulated by the Plumbing Code that has been disconnected or ordered to be disconnected by the Director of Community and Economic Development or the use of which has been ordered to be disconnected by the Director of Community and Economic Development until the Director of Community and Economic Development authorizes the reconnection and use of such equipment. When any plumbing is maintained in violation of the Plumbing Code, or in violation of any notice issued pursuant to the provisions of this section, the Director of Community and Economic Development shall institute any appropriate action to prevent, restrain, correct or abate the violation.
(Ord. 15-56, passed 9-22-15; Am. Ord. 22-24, passed 8-23-22)