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. Subd. 8. Inspection fees: The registration fee for an initial or renewed certificate of registration shall include the fee for two inspections or attempted inspections by Enforcement Officer. A fee, established by City Council resolution, shall be charged for any additional inspections or attempted inspections required, whether due to the multiple dwelling failure of the reinspection, the Enforcement Officer's inability to gain access to the multiple dwelling at the time of attempted reinspection, or otherwise, and must be paid before a certificate of registration will be issued. Sec. 7. Section 1005.14 is amended by adding new subdivisions to read: Subd.3. . Subd. 4. . Posting to Prevent Occupancy: The Building Inspection Department may prevent occupancy of any building or structure in violation of the Chapter by posting the building or structure. Posting may occur if any owner, agent, licensee, or other responsible person has been notified by inspection report of items which must be corrected within the time provided for in the inspection report or this Chapter and such corrections have not been made within the stated time. No person shall remove or tamper with any placard or other device used for posting. No person shall reside in, occupy, or cause to be occupied any building structure, or dwelling that has been posted to prevent occupancy. Correction of Immediate Hazards: a. Immediate hazards shall include, but not be limited to: (1) Heating systems that are unsafe due to burned-out or rusted heat exchangers; burned-out, rusted, or plugged flues; inadequate venting; connection to unsafe gas supplies; or lack of capacity to adequately heat the dwelling unit. (2) Water heaters that are unsafe due to burned-out or rusted heat exchangers; burned-out, rusted, or plugged flues; inadequate venting; connection to unsafe gas supplies; or lack of temperature or pressure-relief valves. . (3) Electrical systems that are unsafe due to overloading; damaged or deteriorated equipment; improperly taped or spliced wiring; exposed uninsulated wires; inadequate distribution systems; such as the improper use of extension cords; or ungrounded systems. (4) Plumbing systems that are unsanitary due to leaking waste systems, fixtures, or traps; lack of a water closet; lack of washing or bathing facilities; cross-connection of pure water supply with fixtures or sewage lines; or lack of adequate water supply.