§ 2-6-27. Emergencies.

(a)

Notwithstanding any other provision of this article, when, in the opinion of the building official, a building, structure or portion thereof, is in immediate danger of failure or collapse so as to endanger life or property, or a building, structure or premises contains a condition which presents an immediate threat to life or property, the building official shall make a reasonable effort to notify the owner of record and may take any of the following actions:

(1)

Order the occupants to vacate the building or structure immediately.

(2)

Purchase materials and employ labor and cause the necessary work to be done to render the building, structure or premises, or portion thereof, temporarily safe.

(3)

Purchase materials and employ labor and cause the necessary work to be done to demolish the building or structure if, in the opinion of the building official, temporary measures are inadequate.

(b)

After the immediate danger or immediate threat has been remedied by having the building or structure made temporarily safe, no further action shall be taken by the building official except in accordance with the other provisions of this article.

(Ord. No. 01-69, § 12, 12-18-01)