Whenever it shall come to the knowledge of the mechanical inspector that the mechanical or fuel gas system, appliance or equipment governed by this code in a building or structure is defective or otherwise becomes a hazard to health or life, it shall be the duty of said inspector to make an inspection of such system, appliance or equipment and render a report to the proper party, setting forth the necessary repairs or alterations required to make such heating, air conditioning or ventilation system conform to this chapter. The inspector shall set a limit of time within which such repairs or alterations are to be made, and upon the refusal or neglect of the owner, agent, lessee, or tenant to comply with said notice within the time stated, the mechanical inspector shall cause such repairs or alterations to be made or such nuisance abated and the expense of such work shall be taxed against such property and become a prior lien thereon and as a personal judgment against the property owner; or the inspector may order the premises vacated and closed to further occupancy until such time as the required repairs or alterations have been made, all at the mechanical inspector's sole discretion based upon health or life safety concerns. (Ord. 5664, 9-19-2022)