When the Inspection Department finds any electrical equipment to
be unsafe or dangerous to persons or property, the person owning,
using or selling such electrical equipment shall be notified, in writing,
to remove or cause to be removed, or to make any changes or repairs
or cease to sell, so as to restore such electrical equipment to a
safe condition. Failure to comply with such notice within the time
specified in such notice shall be sufficient cause for the Inspection
Department to disconnect or order the removal of, or order the discontinuance
of, electrical service to said electrical equipment. In any case of
emergency affecting the safety of persons or property, or where electrical
equipment interferes with the work of the Fire Department, or where
electrical equipment is not installed in conformity with the regulations
of this Electrical Code, the Inspection Department shall have the
authority to disconnect immediately or cause the removal of or disconnection
of any such electrical equipment. When the Inspection Department disconnects
or causes to be disconnected electric current from electrical equipment,
an official notice, tag, lock or seal shall be attached to such electrical
equipment to prevent the use of electricity. It shall be unlawful
for any unauthorized person to attach such official notice, tag, lock
or seal, or to break open, change, remove, destroy, tear, alter, mutilate,
cover or otherwise deface or injure any such official notice, tag,
lock or seal. The Inspection Department shall have the power and authority
to seize and take possession of any electrical equipment or materials
which, in its opinion, are dangerous to life or property, or which
are suspected or found to have been the cause of any fire, accident,
injury or fatality and to retain possession for the purpose of making
an investigation, an examination or for official evidence. After such
electrical equipment and materials have served their purpose, they
shall be returned to the owner.