Sec. 4-351. Same — Stop Work Orders

Whenever any work is being done in violation of the provisions of this Subtitle or in variance with the term of any permit issued for such work, the Building Official or his duly authorized representative may order all or part of the work on the job stopped until such violation or variance is eliminated and any work or installation made in violation of this Subtitle is corrected. Such "stop work order," if oral, shall be followed by a written "stop work order" within twenty-four (24) hours (excluding Saturday, Sunday, or holidays).

It shall be unlawful to do or perform any work in violation of such "stop work order," except as may be necessary to prevent injury or damage to persons or property.

The "stop work order" shall contain, or be accompanied by, a written notice indicating that there is a right to a hearing before the Building Official or his designee. Such request for a hearing may be filed in writing or in person at the Office of the Building Official. The owner or permittee affected by such "stop work order" shall be entitled to such hearing as quickly as feasible, but at least within twenty-four (24) hours of receipt of such request for hearing by the Building Official. The Building Official, or a designated impartial member of his staff who has or is delegated authority to act, shall afford the owner or permittee a fair hearing with an opportunity to present evidence or testimony that is relevant to the "stop work order." The owner or permittee shall be afforded reasonable notice of the time and place of the hearing at the time of the request in person, or by telephone or other appropriate means if the request is forwarded in writing.