(1) On a recommendation in writing from the appropriate Fire Districts, Louisville Metro Fire Department, Louisville Metro Police Department, Louisville Metro Public Health and Wellness Department or the assessment of the Code Official (in compliance with standards established in regulations as developed by the Code Official) that an emergency exists, the Code Official may take all necessary actions to abate the emergency including the boarding of a structure without prior notice to the owner. For emergency boardings, only clear boarding may be utilized unless circumstances warrant utilization of alternative methods as determined by the Code Official. An “emergency” exists for purposes herein when the boarding of the structure is necessary to protect and preserve the health, safety, or property of the owner, tenants, or the public. In addition, the Code Official, on his or her own motion may board a structure without prior notice to the owner when the structure has been ordered vacated pursuant to this chapter to protect and preserve the health, safety or property of the owner, tenants, or the public, or after service of a warrant executed pursuant to this chapter. The Code Official shall provide written notice to the owner and tenants of the structure of the execution of an order to board as soon as possible.
(2) The Code Official may cause the utility service to be discontinued from a structure after it has been unoccupied for a period of six months and does not meet the vacant building maintenance standards and is not in the process of being rehabilitated as indicated by a valid building permit.