A mechanical system
that is unsafe, constitutes a fire or health hazard, or is otherwise
dangerous to human life, as regulated by this code, is
hereby declared as an unsafe mechanical system. Use of a
mechanical system regulated by this code constituting a hazard
to health, safety or welfare by reason of inadequate maintenance,
dilapidation, fire hazard, disaster, damage or
abandonment is hereby declared an unsafe use. Such unsafe
equipment and appliances are hereby declared to be a public
nuisance and shall be abated by repair, rehabilitation, demolition
or removal.
Whenever the code official determines that any mechanical
system, or portion thereof, regulated by this code has
become hazardous to life, health, property, or has become
insanitary, the code official shall order in writing that such
system either be removed or restored to a safe condition. A
time limit for compliance with such order shall be specified
in the written notice. A person shall not use or maintain
a defective mechanical system after receiving such
notice.
Where such mechanical system is to be disconnected, written notice as prescribed in Section 108.2 shall be given. In cases of immediate danger to life or property, such disconnection shall be made immediately without such notice.
Where such mechanical system is to be disconnected, written notice as prescribed in Section 108.2 shall be given. In cases of immediate danger to life or property, such disconnection shall be made immediately without such notice.
The code official shall have the authority to order
disconnection of energy sources supplied to a building,
structure or mechanical system regulated by this code,
where it is determined that the mechanical system or any
portion thereof has become hazardous or unsafe. Written
notice of such order to disconnect service and the causes
therefor shall be given within 24 hours to the owner, the
owner's authorized agent and occupant of such building,
structure or premises, provided, however, that in cases of
immediate danger to life or property, such disconnection
shall be made immediately without such notice. Where
energy sources are provided by a public utility, the code
official shall immediately notify the serving utility in writing
of the issuance of such order to disconnect.
A
person shall not make energy source connections to
mechanical systems regulated by this code which have
been disconnected or ordered to be disconnected by the
code official, or the use of which has been ordered to be
discontinued by the code official until the code official
authorizes the reconnection and use of such mechanical
systems.
Where a mechanical system is maintained in violation of this code, and in violation of a notice issued pursuant to the provisions of this section, the code official shall institute appropriate action to prevent, restrain, correct or abate the violation.
Where a mechanical system is maintained in violation of this code, and in violation of a notice issued pursuant to the provisions of this section, the code official shall institute appropriate action to prevent, restrain, correct or abate the violation.