What Happens When Electrical Work Is Unsafe

Any portion of an electrical system found by the administrative authority to be unsafe shall be so declared and made safe.Whenever brought to the attention of the department having jurisdiction that any unsafe condition exists or that any installation or work regulated by this Code is dangerous and unsafe investigation by the administrative authority who, upon determining such information to be fact, shall order any person, firm or corporation using or maintaining any such condition or responsible for the use or maintenance thereof to discontinue the use or maintenance thereof until made safe.Every such order shall be in writing, addressed to the owner, agent or person responsible for the premises in which such condition exists and shall specify the date or time for compliance with such order.Refusal, failure or neglect to comply with any such notice or order shall be considered a violation of this Code.When any electrical system is maintained in violation of this Code or where a nuisance exists in any building or on a lot on which a building is situated, the administrative authority shall institute any appropriate action or proceeding in any court of competent jurisdiction to prevent, restrain, correct, or abate the violation or nuisance.