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1005.14 1005.14 Subd. 4. 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. (5) Structural systems, walls, chimneys, ceilings, roofs, foundations, and floor systems that will not safely carry imposed loads. (6) Refuse, garbage, human waste, dead vermin or other animals, animal waste, or other materials causing unsanitary conditions. (7) Lack of adequate light or air. (8) Infestation of rats, insects, or other vermin. (9) Other conditions creating an immediate threat to the health or safety of an occupant, the premises, or any other person or property. b. No occupancy shall be permitted of any vacant dwelling unit if an immediate hazard exists on the premises. c. If a dwelling, dwellingunit, or rooming unit is occupied and an immediate hazard exists on the premises, immediate corrective action shall be taken by the owner, agent, licensee, or other responsible person. If immediate corrective action is not taken, the Enforcement Officer is authorized and empowered to order and require that the occupants to vacate the premises. The Enforcement Officer shall post a placard at each entrance to the structure a notice reading “This Structure is Unsafe and Its Occupancy Has been Prohibited.”