Bridgeport, Conn., Mun. Code §§ 15.12, 15.28 § 15.12.080

A. Whenever the housing code enforcement officer finds that an emergency exists which requires immediate action to protect the public health that is a violation of the Housing Code but is not a violation of the State Public Health Code, he may, without notice or hearing, issue an order reciting the existence of such an emergency and requiring that such action 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 forthwith; provided, however, such person may appeal to the housing code enforcement office for a stay not to exceed five days within which period the housing code enforcement officer, for good cause shown, may modify or revoke said order.
B. Whenever the housing code enforcement officer finds that an emergency exists which requires immediate action to protect the public health that is a violation of the Housing Code and may be a violation of the State Public Health Code, said officer shall immediately inform the director of public health who shall issue following inspection by health department inspector, issue an order reciting the existence of such an emergency and requiring that such action be taken as the health director deems necessary to meet the emergency. Notwithstanding the other provisions of this chapter, such order shall be effective immediately.
C. The presence of lead-based paint in violation of this chapter shall render a dwelling unit unfit for human occupancy and shall constitute an emergency as defined in this section. The housing code enforcement officer shall turn the further investigation of such a dwelling over to the director of health and city lead-based paint inspectors for inspection and enforcement action, as set forth in Section 15.12.80D. below.
D. To remedy an emergency involving lead-based paint, the director of health shall issue a written order of abatement to require the owner to remove and dispose of all flaking, peeling, chipping or blistering paint under such safety conditions as required by the Bridgeport department of health. Such order of abatement shall also require that all surfaces with exposed lead paint shall be covered with an approved durable material which can include nonleaded paint in accordance with standards established by the Bridgeport department of health. The abatement measures described above shall be completed within:
1. Twenty-eight (28) days for exterior violations, except that reasonable extension of time for covering but not for removal may be granted solely due to inclement weather conditions;
2. Fifteen (15) days for interior violations except as provided in subsection (C)(3) of this section;
3. Ten days in the case of interior violations if any resident of the dwelling unit is receiving medical treatment for elevated blood lead levels.
4. If the owner fails to comply with the cease and desist order issued by the director of health, the director may apply for a court order or warrant from the Superior Court in order to compel compliance and prohibit the occupancy of the dwelling until the cease and desist order is complied with. The director of health may also petition the court for the imposition of civil and criminal penalties as set forth in Section 19a-206 of the General Statutes of Connecticut, et seq.
5. Any person, affected by any notice or order issued by the director of health which has been issued in connection with the enforcement of any provision of this chapter, or of any rule or regulation adopted pursuant thereto, may appeal that notice or order to the commissioner of the State Department of Public Health, in accordance with Section 19a-229, not later than three business days, after the date of such person's receipt of such order, who shall thereupon immediately notify the authority from which the appeal was taken and examine into the merits of such case, and may vacate, modify or affirm such order.