(2) Consolidation. To the greatest extent possible, and only with the consent of the parties, hearings with respect to a given building shall be consolidated.
(3) Conduct of Hearing. The hearing shall be conducted by an Administrative Law Judge designated by the Board. Both parties may offer such documents, testimony, written declarations or other evidence as may be pertinent to the proceedings. Stipulations of the parties as required under Section 37.8A(b)(1), (b)(4) and (b)(5) shall be required as evidence. Burden of proof requirements set forth in Sections 37.7 and 37.8 are applicable to the hearing categories in Section 37.8A(b) above. No record of the hearing shall be maintained for any purpose.
(4) Order of the Administrative Law Judge. Based upon all criteria set forth in Sections 37.7(4) and 37.8(e)(4) governing the petition, the Administrative Law Judge shall make a written order no later than 10 days after the hearing. The Administrative Law Judge shall make no findings of fact. The Administrative Law Judge shall order payment or refund of amounts owing to a party or parties, if amounts are owed, within a period of time not to exceed 45 days.
(5) Stay of Order. The Administrative Law Judge's order shall be stayed for 15 days from the date of issuance. During this period, either party may lodge a written objection to the order with the Board. If the Board receives such objection within this period, the order is automatically dissolved and the petitioning party may refile the petition for hearing under any other appropriate hearing procedure set forth in this chapter.