Sec. 16-40. Authority to enforce.
   (a)   The code official shall enforce the provisions of this chapter. In addition, the code official is authorized to make safe any structure, in whole or part, which in the opinion of the code official, is an imminent hazard to the health or safety of any person or persons due to the conditions of such structure.
   (b)   No person shall obstruct, impede or interfere with any officer, employee, contractor or authorized representative of the city who is lawfully engaged in the enforcement or execution of the provisions of this chapter.
(Ord. No. 9816, § 15, 2-24-03)