Huntington, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 124 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 124-61

Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter to the contrary, if, in the judgment of the Code Officer, an emergency exists as where there is imminent danger of failure or collapse of a structure, building, or equipment, which endangers life; or where there is actual or potential danger to the occupants of or to those in the proximity of any structure, building or equipment because of the existence of explosive fumes or vapors, or the presence of toxic fumes, gases or materials, or due to the operation of defective or dangerous equipment; or other imminent danger, condition or peril which is or may become dangerous or unsafe for human habitation or occupancy, or because of any reason set forth in § 124-55 imminent danger is found to exist to life or property, the Code Officer may immediately placard the structure, building, unit or equipment in a conspicuous place, as access permits, and order the premises, or part thereof, immediately vacated and barricade any portion of the building to prevent re-entry, until the dangerous, unsafe or unsanitary condition is remedied to the satisfaction of the Town. In such event, the Town shall, within 48 hours, serve written notice upon the owner, his agent, person-in-charge of the property, or person having a vested or contingent interest in the property that the building, unit or equipment has been placarded, the occupants have been removed and the entrances barricaded, as the case may be, and containing the additional information set forth in § 124-57(A) and (B) of this chapter, including the right of the recipient to appeal the determination of the Code Officer. The notice shall be served as set forth in § 124-57(D) , and shall include service on the occupant(s) if not previously removed from the premises. The notice shall become a final order in the event of a default pursuant to the provisions of § 124-58 .