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If it is determined by the electrical inspector that unsafe wiring exists which constitutes a fire hazard or is otherwise dangerous to human life, safety or welfare, the electrical inspector shall be authorized to order the public utility district to disconnect or cause to be disconnected electrical service to the site of the hazard until the hazard is repaired or removed to the satisfaction of the electrical inspector. The electrical inspector shall, upon finding electrical hazard, do one of the following to cause removal of hazard:

A. If in the opinion of the electrical inspector an extreme hazard exists, the inspector shall immediately have the service disconnected with or without prior notice to any party. Notice must be given within five (5) working days after the disconnect in writing specifying the reason for discontinuing service. The order by the electrical inspector to the public utility district may be verbal, but must be reduced to writing within five (5) working days after the verbal order and method of service on the owner shall be as specified in Section 15.50.160.

B. Discontinue electrical service when the building or structure becomes vacant. Written notice to have service discontinued upon vacancy shall be given to the public utility district and owner as specified in Section 15.50.160.

C. Discontinue electrical service when repairs and corrections have not been completed or made within a time limit as determined reasonable by the electrical inspector. Written notice shall be given to the public utility district and the owner as specified in Section 15.50.160.

(Ord. 6639 § 9, Renumbered, 12/12/2018. Prior code § 2.11.120. Formerly 15.36.110)