(A) Whenever any building or structure or part thereof is being demolished, constructed, reconstructed, altered, or repaired in a hazardous manner, or in substantial violation of any state law or ordinance of this city, or in a manner that endangers life or property, the Building Inspector may order the specific part of the work that is in violation or presents such a hazard to be immediately stopped. The stop order shall be in writing, directed to the person doing the work, and shall state the specific work to be stopped, the specific reasons therefor, and the conditions under which the work may be resumed. The owner or builder may appeal from a stop order involving alleged violation of the State Building Code or any approved modification thereof made by ordinance of this city to the North Carolina Commissioner of Insurance or his designee within a period of five days after the order is issued. Notice of appeal shall be given in writing to the Commissioner of Insurance or his designee, with a copy to the Building Inspector. The Commissioner of Insurance or his designee shall promptly conduct an investigation and the appellant and the Inspector shall be permitted to submit relevant evidence. The Commissioner or his designee shall as expeditiously as possible provide a written statement of the decision setting forth the facts found, the decision reached, and the reasons for the decision. Pending the ruling by the Commissioner of Insurance or his designee on an appeal no further work shall take place in violation of a stop order. In the event of dissatisfaction with the decision, the person affected shall have the options of:
(1) Appealing to the Building Code Council, or
(2) Appealing to the Superior Court as provided in G.S. § 143-141.
(B) Pursuant to G.S. § 160D-404(b), the violation of a stop order shall constitute a misdemeanor.
(G.S. § 160A-421) (Am. Ord. 36 ORD 12-21, passed 12-9-21) Penalty, see § 10.99