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SECTION 111 STOP WORK ORDER 111.1 Order Whenever the fire code official and/or environmental services finds any work regulated by this code being performed in a manner contrary to the provisions of this code, or in a dangerous or unsafe manner, the fire code official or environmental services are authorized to issue a stop work order. 111.2 Issuance A stop work order shall be in writing and shall be given to the owner of the property, or to the owner’s agent, or to the person or entity doing the work. Upon issuance of a stop work order, the cited work shall immediately cease. The stop work order shall state the reason for the order, and the conditions under which the cited work is authorized to resume. 111.3 Emergencies Where an emergency exists, the fire code official shall not be required to give a written notice prior to stopping the work. 111.4 Failure to comply Any person who continues any work after having been served with a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be found in violation of the San Leandro Municipal Code, and subject to enforcement and penalties. 111.5 Appeals Shall be in accordance with section 114.8 of the San Leandro Building Code. SECTION 112 UTILITY SERVICE 112.1 Authority to disconnect utilities. The fire code official shall have the authority to authorize disconnection of utility service to any building, structure or system in order to safely execute emergency operations or to eliminate an immediate hazard. The fire code official shall notify the servicing utility and, whenever possible, the owner and occupant of the building, structure or service system of the decision to disconnect prior to taking such action if not notified prior to disconnection. The owner or occupant of the building, structure or service system shall be notified in writing as soon as practical