Kern County Municipal Code Art. V Enforcement

A. Whenever any work is being done contrary to the provisions of this code or when a hazard to life or property is created, the building official may order the work stopped by notice in writing served on any persons engaged in the doing or causing such work to be done, and any such persons shall forthwith stop such work until authorized by the building official to proceed with the work.

B. No person shall fail, neglect or refuse to comply with a stop order.

(Ord. No. G-9359, § 9, 11-4-25)

A. If the department determines that an electrical installation is in violation of this code, an order shall be given to the owner to correct the violation. The order shall be in writing and shall specify the particulars in which the installation is in violation; and it shall specify a reasonable time for compliance with the order. In cases of extreme danger to life and property, the order shall further require that all persons cease using electric current throughout the installation and the installation be disconnected immediately.

B. If the violation continues to exist beyond the time fixed by the order, the Department is authorized to disconnect physically the portion of the installation in violation, or to order the serving agency to disconnect electric service to the wiring system.

C. Where a disconnection has been made by the department, a seal shall be attached to the electrical wiring at the point of disconnect.

D. When an electric wiring installation has been sealed by the department, no person shall use, cause or permit the use of the installation prior to the removal of the seal by the department.

E. No person shall break, destroy or remove a seal or tag attachment to a disconnection without the written consent of the department.

(Ord. No. G-9359, § 9, 11-4-25)