(A) Authority to disconnect utilities in emergencies. The Building Official, or his or her authorized representatives, shall have the authority to disconnect any electric power or energy service supplied to the building, structure, or building service equipment therein regulated by this code in case of emergency where necessary to eliminate an immediate hazard to life or property. The Building Official, or his or her authorized representatives, shall whenever practicable notify the serving utility, the owner and occupant of the building, structure, or electrical system or equipment of the decision to disconnect prior to taking such action, and shall notify such serving utility, owner, and occupant of the building, structure, or building service equipment, in writing, of such disconnection immediately thereafter.
(B) Authority to condemn electrical system and equipment.
(1) Whenever the Building Official, or his or her authorized representatives, ascertain that any electrical system or equipment regulated in this code has become hazardous to life, health or property, the Building Official, or his or her authorized representatives, shall order in writing that such electrical system or equipment either be removed or restored to a safe condition, whichever is appropriate. The written notice itself shall fix a time limit for compliance with such order. No person shall use or maintain defective electrical systems or equipment after receiving such notice.
(2) When such equipment or installation is to be disconnected, a written notice of such disconnection and causes therefor shall be given within 24 hours of the order to disconnect to the serving utility, the owner and occupant of such building, structure, or premises.
(3) When any electrical system or equipment is maintained in violation of this code and in violation of any notice issued pursuant to the provisions of this section, the Building Official, or his or her authorized representatives, shall institute any appropriate action to prevent, restrain, correct, or abate the violation.
(C) Connection after order to disconnect. No person shall make connections from any energy or power supply nor supply power to any electrical system or equipment which has been disconnected or ordered to be disconnected by the Building Official, or the use of which has been ordered to be discontinued by the Building Official until the Building Inspector authorizes the reconnection and use of such electrical system or equipment.
(Prior Code, § 6-13-23)