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Table of Contents » Title 12 Building, Utility, etc. Codes » Chapter 3 Fuel Gas Code » § 12-307 Powers and duties of inspector.
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Title 12 : Building, Utility, etc. Codes
Chapter 3 : Fuel Gas Code

12-307 : Powers and duties of inspector.

  1. The inspector is authorized and directed to enforce all of the provisions of the gas code. Upon presentation of proper credentials, he may enter any building or premises at reasonable times for the purpose of making inspections or preventing violations of the gas code.
  2. The inspector is authorized to disconnect any gas piping or fixture or appliance for which a certificate of approval is required, but has not been issued with respect to same, or which, upon inspection, shall be found defective or in such condition as to endanger life or property. In all cases where such a disconnection is made, a notice shall be attached to the piping, fixture, or appliance disconnected by the inspector, which notice shall state that the same has been disconnected by the inspector, together with the reason or reasons therefor, and it shall be unlawful for any person to remove said notice or reconnect said gas piping or fixture or appliance without authorization by the inspector, and such gas piping or fixture or appliance shall not be put in service or used until the inspector has attached his certificate of approval in lieu of his prior disconnection notice.
  3. It shall be the duty of the inspector to confer from time to time with representatives of the local health department, the local fire department, and the gas company, and otherwise obtain from proper sources all helpful information and advice, presenting same to the appropriate officials from time to time for their consideration.