Bloomfield, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-63
Emergencies
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(a) Whenever, in the judgment of the director of health, determines that an emergency exists which requires immediate action to protect the public health, safety or welfare, an order may be issued, without a hearing or appeal, directing the owner, occupant, operator or agent to take such action as is appropriate to correct or abate the emergency. If circumstances warrant, the director of health may immediately act to correct or abate the emergency. (b) In such cases, the owner, occupant, operator, or agent shall be granted a hearing before the citation hearing officer on the matter upon his or her request, made within five (5) days of such order entering, but such appeal shall in no case stay the abatement or correction of such emergency. (c) Whenever a violation of sections 12-19 , 12-30 , 12-40 or 12-41 is noticed, the director of health may proceed under the authority granted by this section of this code, when in the director's judgment the protection of the public health, safety and welfare requires that it take immediate action.
Under Bloomfield Code of Ordinances ch. 12, art. VIII § 12-63, the director of health is authorized to issue emergency orders requiring immediate corrective action from property owners, occupants, operators, or agents whenever a threat to public health, safety, or welfare is identified. These orders take effect without a prior hearing or appeal, and any abatement or correction required by the order must proceed even if the affected party later challenges it. The provision specifically applies when violations of certain related code sections—12-19, 12-30, 12-40, or 12-41—are observed and the director determines that immediate action is necessary.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and operators subject to Bloomfield Code of Ordinances ch. 12, art. VIII § 12-63 should be aware that the director of health can issue emergency orders without advance notice or a hearing, requiring immediate corrective action on the property. Compliant operators generally maintain properties in a condition that avoids triggering emergency-level health and safety concerns, particularly those tied to the conditions described in sections 12-19, 12-30, 12-40, and 12-41. If an emergency order is received, a request for a hearing before the citation hearing officer must be submitted within five days of the order being issued, though that request does not pause any required abatement work.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 12-63 of the Bloomfield Code of Ordinances ch. 12, art. VIII, tenants living in a property subject to an emergency health order should know that the director of health has authority to act immediately to correct dangerous conditions, even without a prior hearing. Occupants named in an emergency order also have the right to request a hearing before the citation hearing officer within five days of the order, though the abatement work will continue regardless of that request. Tenants who believe emergency-level conditions exist in their housing may consider contacting the local health department or a tenant-rights organization to understand what options are available under this provision.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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