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forthwith stop such work until authorized by the Building Official to proceed with the work. (e) Authority to Disconnect Utilities in Emergencies. The Building Official or authorized representative shall have the authority to disconnect electric power or energy service supplied to the building, structure or building service equipment therein regulated by this code in case of emergency where necessary to eliminate an immediate hazard to life or property. The Building Official shall whenever possible notify the serving utility, the owner and occupant of the building, structure or electrical system or equipment of the decision to disconnect prior to taking such action, and shall notify the serving utility, owner and occupant of the building, structure or building service equipment, in writing, of the disconnection immediately thereafter. (f) Authority to Condemn Electrical System and Equipment. Whenever the Building Official ascertains that an electrical system or equipment regulated in this code has become hazardous to life, health or property, the Building Official shall order in writing that such electrical system or equipment either be removed or restored to safe condition, whichever is appropriate. The written notice itself shall fix a time limit for compliance with such order. Persons shall not use or maintain defective electrical system or equipment after receiving notice. When equipment or an installation is to be disconnected, a written notice of such disconnection and causes thereof shall be given within 24 hours of the order to disconnect to the serving utility, the owner and occupants of the building, structure or premises. When an electrical system or equipment is maintained in violation of this code and in violation of a notice issued pursuant to the provisions of this section, the Building Official shall institute appropriate action to prevent, restrain, correct, or abate the violation. (g) Connection after Order to Disconnect. Persons shall not make connections from an energy or power supply nor supply power to an electrical system or equipment which has been disconnected or ordered to be disconnected by the Building Official or the use of which has been ordered to be discontinued by the Building Official until the Building Official authorizes the reconnection and use of the electrical system or equipment. This code shall not be construed to relieve from or lessen the responsibility of a person owning, operating or controlling any building, structure or building service equipment therein for any damages to persons or property caused by defects, nor shall the code enfomement agency or its parent jurisdiction be held as assuming such liability by reason of the inspections authorized by this code or approvals issued under this code. Ordinance No. NS-2522 Page 24 of 47