A.
When a structure or part of it is found by the code
official to be unsafe or unfit for human occupancy or use, the code
official may condemn the structure or part of it and may order the
structure or part of it to be placarded and vacated pursuant to the
provisions of this code.
B.
The structure or part of it may not be reoccupied
without approval of the code official.
C.
Unsafe equipment may be condemned, placarded, and
placed out of service pursuant to the provisions of this code.
An unsafe structure is one in which all or part
of it is found by the code official to be dangerous to life, health,
property, or the safety of its tenants by not providing minimum protection
from fire or because it is so damaged, decayed, dilapidated, structurally
unsafe, or of such faulty construction or unstable foundation that
it is likely to partially or completely collapse.
A.
Unsafe equipment includes any boiler, heating equipment,
cooking equipment, elevator, moving stairway, electrical wiring or
device, flammable liquid containers, or other equipment on the premises
or within the structure which is in such disrepair or condition that
it is found by the code official to be hazardous to the life, health,
property, or safety of the tenants of the premises or structure.
B.
Unsafe equipment may contribute to the finding that
the structure is unsafe or unfit for human occupancy or use.
A structure is unfit for human occupancy or
use whenever the code official finds that it is unsanitary or vermin
or rodent infested, contains filth or contamination, or lacks ventilation,
illumination, sanitary or heating facilities, or other essential equipment
required by this code.
Upon failure of a property owner to close or
vacate a premises within the time specified in an order, the code
official may cause the premises to be closed through any available
public agency or by contract or arrangement with private persons,
and the cost shall be charged against the real estate upon which the
structure is located and shall be a lien upon the real estate.
