§ 102-6. Authority of Building Official in emergencies.

In cases of emergency which, in the opinion of the Building Official, involve imminent danger to human life or health, he or she shall promptly cause such building, structure or portion thereof to be made safe or to be removed. For this purpose he or she may at once enter such structure or land on which it stands or abutting land or structures, with such assistance and at such cost as may be necessary. He or she may vacate adjacent structures and protect the public by appropriate barricades or such other means as may be necessary and for this purpose may close a public or private way.