Whenever a continuing violation of the applicable titles and chapters of this code will materially impair the director’s ability to secure compliance with such titles and chapters, or when the continuing violation threatens the environment, health or safety of the public, the director or duly authorized representative of the director, may issue a stop work order specifying the violation and prohibiting any work or other activity at the site. A failure to comply with a stop work order shall constitute a violation of the applicable titles and chapters of this code. (Ord. 2001-02 § 7, 2001: Ord. 95-02 § 1, 1995)