Chapter IX›Article 7

SEC. 97.0315. PAYMENT OF FEES AND POWER TO DISCONTINUE THE USE OF EQUIPMENT.

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The Department shall have the power to order the use of any equipment governed by this code discontinued for the following reasons:

  1. No person shall use or operate any of the equipment or apparatus listed in this article until the equipment or apparatus has been inspected, all permit and inspection fees paid, and a certificate issued. The Certificate of Inspection (Operating Permit) shall be good for the periods provided in this article. Failure to obtain proper permits and to pay permit fees and inspection fees within 60 days after notification shall constitute cause for the Department to prohibit use of the equipment.

  2. In the case of an emergency or in the opinion of the Superintendent of Building, any equipment or apparatus covered by this Code is in any condition as to render it unsafe for operation.

  3. For willful failure to comply with requirements issued by the Department for the correction of violations.

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