An appeal from any decision except a stop work order shall stay all proceedings in furtherance of the decision appealed from, pending a decision on the appeal by the zoning board of review, unless the officer from whom the appeal is taken certifies to the zoning board of review, after the notice of appeal is filed with him, that by reason of facts stated in the certificate, a stay would, in his opinion, cause imminent peril to life or property. In such a case, proceedings shall be stayed only by a restraining order which may be granted by the zoning board of review or by a court of competent jurisdiction on application therefor and upon notice to the officer from whom the appeal was taken, and on due cause shown.

An appeal from a stop work order issued by the building inspection division shall not stay the effect of the order.