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Furthermore, no electric power company shall cor~mence individual service to a dwelling unit unless it has determined that a valid and effective Certificate of Compliance has been issued therefor as hereinafter required or that a waiver as per- mitted by Section 4-61.8 has been granted. Section 4-61.8. Waivers. (a) Any applicant whose rental property ia inspected and found not to be in compliance with the Code may petition the director in writing for a temporary waiver of compliance. The petition shall be on a form provided by th~ director and shall contain the information therein requeste~ and which may be reasonably necessary to its decision, and shall include a written statement, signed by the applicant, acknowledging the actions needed, specifying the anticipated date of beginning and completion of the work, and if known, the name of t/~.e per- son or company which will perform the work. If the director finds that (1) the delay in the Correction of the violation is reasonable, taking into consideration the availability of qualified persons to do the work and the current work load; and that (2) the work can reasonably be undertaken and com- pleted while the premises are occupied or that appropriate p~ovision has been made for housing the tenant elsewhere dur- ing the period when the dwelling unit will not be habitable. because of the work of correcting the violation; the director shall issue a temporary waiver of compliance, which will allow a reasonable period of time to achieve compliance. This period shall never be less than thirty days, nor more than 120 days. App~licant shall, on or before said date, request a reinspect- ion and pay.the reinspection fee. (b) No waiver granted under this section shall be valid unless in writing and signed both by the director or his delegate and the applicant. No waiver shall be extended for any period of time except upon appeal to the Board of Minim~ Housing. No appeal shall be considered by the Board unless filed at least fifteen (15) days prior to the expiration of the previous waiver. Where the Board finds that a hardship would result or that extraordinary circumstances warrant additional time, it may grant an extension of time up to sixty (60) days beyond the expiration date of the waiver. The provisions for extension of time contained herein shall be a remedy provided in addition to the appeal procedures of Section 4-61.9. Section 4-61.11. Penalties. Any person, firm, corporation or agent who violate~ or fails to comply with the provisions of this article shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Each violation of a ~eparate and dis- -7-