If, on any inspection, the conditions of a building or premises or its use or occupancy are found not to conform to the requirements of this title, or the conditions of any existing permit therefor, the Building Official shall at once issue written notice to the owner, specifying the manner in which the building or premises or its use or occupancy fails to conform, and the owner shall at once take steps to make it so conform, as directed by the Building Official; and if it is necessary, for the proper protection of the occupants, he shall order the use of premises vacated until its condition is made satisfactory in conformity with the requirements of this title, at which time, a permit shall be issued as herein provided.
(1980 Code § 36-117)