§ 89-11. Emergencies.

Whenever the Building Inspector at any stage of the proceedings instituted under the provisions of this chapter finds that a violation of this chapter exists which in his opinion requires immediate action to abate a direct hazard or immediate danger to the safety or health of the occupants of a building or to the premises, he may, without prior notice or hearing, issue an order stating the violation and directing that such action be taken as is necessary to remove or abate the hazard or danger immediately. Such order may include an order to vacate the premises, and a copy of such order shall be served on the owner, agent, operator or occupant. If it is necessary that the Building Inspector incur expenses in the execution of such orders, he may institute a suit to recover such expenses against any person liable for such expense or may cause such expenses to be charged against the property as a lien. A notice of such lien shall be mailed to or served upon the owner, operator, agent or occupant claimed liable to pay the same, and a similar copy may be filed in the office of the City Treasurer and the Commissioner of Assessments of the City of Lockport and may be noted on the records of liens and assessments against the property.