§ 2A-12. Emergency powers of Commissioner.  


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  • A. 
    Where the investigation and report of the Building Official reveals that the continued existence of an Unsafe Building or Structure presents an imminent danger to human life or public health or safety, and such condition is independently confirmed by the Commissioner of the Building Department, said Commissioner is hereby empowered to authorize the immediate securing or demolition and removal of such building or structure either by employees of the Town or by contract. The expenses of such demolition and repair shall be assessed and/or recovered as provided in § 2A-11 hereinabove.
    B. 
    Where the investigation and report of the Building Official reveals that the continued existence of an Unsafe Property presents an imminent danger to human life or public health or safety, and such condition is independently confirmed by the Commissioner of the Building Department, said Commissioner is hereby empowered to authorize the immediate securing of said Unsafe Property and the taking of such other action as may be deemed necessary to protect the health and safety of occupants of the Unsafe Property, if any, and other Town residents. The expenses of such securing and other action, if any, shall be assessed and/or recovered as provided in § 2A-11 hereinabove.