Whenever the enforcing official determines that there has been a violation or has reasonable grounds to believe that a violation has occurred, of any provision of this chapter or of any rule or regulation adopted pursuant thereto, he shall give notice of the alleged violation to the person or persons responsible therefor as hereinafter provided. The notice shall:
A. 
Be put in writing.
B. 
Include a description of the real estate involved.
C. 
Include a statement of the reasons why it is being issued.
D. 
Include a correction order allowing a reasonable time for the performance of any act it requires to bring the dwelling unit or structure into compliance.
E. 
Be served upon the owner or his agent or the occupant, as the case may require, provided that notice shall be deemed to be properly served upon such owner or agent or upon such occupant if a copy thereof is served upon him personally or if a copy thereof is sent by certified mail to his last know address or if a copy thereof is posted in a conspicuous place in or about the dwelling affected by the notice or if he is served with such notice by any other method authorized or required under the laws of this state. The notice may contain an outline of remedial actions which, if taken, will effect compliance with the provisions of this chapter and with rules and regulations adopted pursuant thereto.
A. 
Any person affected by any notice which has been issued in connection with the enforcement of any provisions of this chapter or of any rule or regulation adopted pursuant thereto may request and shall be granted a hearing on the matter before the officer, provided that such person files with the officer a written petition requesting a hearing and setting forth a brief statement of the grounds therefor within 10 days after the day the notice is served. Upon receipt of the petition, the officer shall set a time and place for the hearing and shall give the petitioner written notice thereof. At the hearing, the petitioner shall be given an opportunity to be heard and to show why the notice should be modified or withdrawn. The hearing shall be commenced not later than 10 days after the day on which the petition is filed, provided that, upon application of the petitioner, the officer may postpone the day of the hearing for a reasonable time beyond the ten-day period if, in his judgment, the petitioner has submitted good and sufficient reason for the postponement.
B. 
After the hearing, the officer shall sustain, modify or withdraw the notice, depending upon his findings as to whether the provisions of this chapter and the rules and regulations adopted pursuant thereto have been complied with. If the officer sustains or modifies the notice, it shall be deemed to be an order.
C. 
Any notice served pursuant to this chapter shall automatically become an order if a written petition for a hearing is not filed with the officer within 10 days after the notice is served.
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The proceedings at the hearing, including the findings and the decision of the officer, shall be summarized, reduced to writing and entered as a matter of public record in the office of the officer. The record shall also include a copy of every notice or order issued in connection with the matter.
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Any person aggrieved by the decision of the officer may seek relief therefrom in any court of competent jurisdiction, as provided by the laws of the state.
F. 
Whenever the officer finds that an emergency exists which requires immediate action to protect public health or safety, he may, without notice or hearing, issue an order reciting the existence of such an emergency and requiring that such actions be taken as he deems necessary to meet the emergency. Notwithstanding the other provisions of this chapter, such order shall be effective immediately. Any person to whom such order is directed shall comply therewith immediately but, upon petition to the officer, shall be afforded a hearing as soon as possible. After such hearing, depending upon his findings as to whether the provisions of this chapter and of the rules and regulations adopted pursuant thereto have been complied with, the officer shall continue such order in effect or modify it or revoke it.