(a) General. Whenever a Code Official finds that an emergency exists on any premises, or in any structure or part thereof, or on any defective equipment which requires immediate action to protect the public's health and safety or that of the occupants thereof, he may, with proper notice and service in accord with the provisions of Section 1341.13, issue an order reciting the existence of such an emergency and requiring the vacating of the premises or such action taken as he deems necessary to meet such emergency. Notwithstanding other provisions of this Code, such order shall be effective immediately, and the premises or equipment involved shall be placarded immediately upon service of the order.
(b) Hearing. Any person to whom such order is directed shall comply therewith. He may thereafter, upon petition directed to the Property Maintenance Appeals Board, be afforded a hearing as prescribed in this Code. Depending upon the findings of the Board at such hearing as to whether the provisions of this Code and the rules and regulations adopted pursuant thereto have been complied with, the Board shall continue such order, or modify or revoke.
(Ord. 10-87. Passed 4-6-87.)