§ 20-135. Emergency powers of Director of Health.

(a)

Whenever, in the judgment of the Director of Health, an emergency exists which requires immediate action to protect the public health, safety or welfare, he may, without notice, conference or hearing, issue an order directing the owner, owner's agent or occupant of the structure to which the provisions of this article or applicable rules and regulations pursuant thereto apply to take such action as is necessary to correct or abate the emergency or, if circumstances warrant, may himself act to abate or correct it.

(b)

The owner, owner's agent, or occupant of such structure shall be granted a conference on the matter upon his request, as soon as practicable, but such conference shall in no case stay the abatement or correction of such emergency.

(c)

The City of Danbury shall have a lien for such expenses as are incurred in executing any order as well as for those expenses incurred in abating or correcting any emergency hereunder. All such expenses shall accrue interest at a rate of twelve (12) percent per annum. The provisions of section 20-136(f), shall apply to any liens arising hereunder.

(Code 1961, § 10-14; Ord. No. 241, 3-6-1979; Ord. No. 262, 11-6-1980)