(a) For the purposes of this article, if all or part of any dwelling, building or structure (including fence, billboard, or sign) or the equipment for the operation thereof (including among others the heating plan, plumbing and electric wiring) shall be found, in the opinion of the Building Enforcement Agency, to cause such building or structure to be unsafe, dangerous or detrimental to the public welfare, then the Building Enforcement Agency shall take appropriate action.
(b) For the purpose of this article, if the Building Enforcement Agency finds that all or any part of any building, dwelling or other structure is dilapidated or contains defects increasing the hazards of fire, accident or other calamities, but has not yet reached such state of complete disrepair as to be designated unsafe, dangerous or detrimental to the public welfare, as provided in the immediately preceding section, the Building Enforcement Agency may, in accordance with this article, declare such building to be unfit and cause it to be vacated and closed.
(Ord. 1997-10. Passed 12-15-97.)