N.Y.C. Admin. Code § FC 111: Section FC 111: Order to Discontinue Work

111.1 Order.

Whenever the commissioner finds any work regulated by this code or the rules being performed in a manner contrary to the provisions of such code or the rules, any design and installation document approved by the department, or any condition of a permit, or otherwise being performed in an unsafe manner, the commissioner may issue an order to discontinue work. For purposes of this section, the term "work" shall include any of the following regulated by this code or the rules: the manufacturing, storage, handling, use or transportation of any material, and any device, equipment or system in connection therewith; the conduct of any operation; and the operation of any facility.

111.2 Issuance.

An order to discontinue work shall be in writing and shall be issued to the owner or other person authorizing, supervising or engaging in the work. Upon issuance of an order to discontinue work, the cited work shall immediately cease. The order to discontinue work shall state the reason for the order, and the conditions under which the cited work may resume.

111.3 Emergencies.

Where an emergency exists, the commissioner shall not be required to give written notice prior to ordering the work discontinued.