(a) A permit, as required by Section 1305.01, shall be required for all work, subject to the exceptions stated in the OBC and the RCO. Emergency work may be undertaken without applying for and obtaining a permit provided the person, firm or corporation undertaking the work has first notified the Building Official of the emergency and location of the structure. If the Building Official is unavailable, notice shall be given to the nearest fire or police official.
(b) An emergency for purposes of this exception shall be a situation where there is actual and immediate risk of failure or collapse of a structure or the existence of defective equipment or service facilities which endanger life or health and which require immediate action to make necessary repairs to prevent the occurrence of damages and there is, therefore, insufficient opportunity to apply and obtain a permit as provided by this Building Code.
(Ord. 2007-501. Adopted 10-15-07.)