(a) Whenever the Director determines that a serious and immediate threat to the life of the occupants or residents of any building or other structure exists due to the presence at or near such building or structure of any of the conditions specified in section 606 of this subchapter, he may, prior to complying with the procedures pertaining to orders in sections 606 and 607 of this subchapter, petition any court of competent jurisdiction for an order declaring the existence of a serious and immediate threat to life and requiring immediate vacation of all occupants and residents from such building or structure. The court shall, not later than twenty-four hours from the receipt of such a petition, conduct a hearing on the matter and, if it determines that a serious and immediate threat to life exists, issue an order in accordance with the provisions of this subsection. Hearings conducted pursuant to this subsection may be held ex parte if the Director can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the court that he has made a reasonable effort to notify the owner, occupant or other person responsible for the condition of the building or structure of his intention to petition the court pursuant to this subsection.
(b) As soon as practicable, but in no event later than forty-eight (48) hours after obtaining a court order pursuant to subsection (a) of this section, the Director shall issue and serve an order pursuant to the provisions of sections 606 and 607 of this subchapter which, if complied with, would eliminate the serious and immediate threat to the life of the occupants and residents of the building or structure which is the subject of the court order.
(c) Court orders issued pursuant to the provisions of subsection (a) of this section shall remain in effect until the issuing court, upon the petition of the owner, occupant or other person responsible for the condition of the building or structure, proves that the serious and immediate threat to life has been eliminated.