A. Connection of service utilities. No person shall make connections from a utility, source of energy, fuel or power to any building or system that is regulated by the Code for which a permit is required until released by the Code Official.
B. Temporary connection. The Code Official shall have the authority to authorize the temporary connection of the building or system to the utility source of energy, fuel or power.
C. Authority to disconnect service utilities. The Code Official shall have the authority to authorize disconnection of utility service to the building, structure or system regulated by the Code and the codes referenced in case of emergency where necessary to eliminate an immediate hazard to life or property. The Code Official shall notify the serving utility, and, wherever possible, the owner and occupant of the building, structure or service system of the decision to disconnect prior to taking such action. If not notified prior to disconnecting, the owner or occupant of the building, structure or service system shall be notified in writing as soon as practical thereafter.