At the conclusion of all work done under a permit, the Building Inspector shall make a final inspection, and if he finds that the completed work complies with all applicable state laws and ordinances of this city and with the terms of the permit, he shall issue a certificate of compliance. No new building or part thereof may be occupied, and no addition or enlargement of an existing building may be occupied, and no existing building that has been altered or moved may be occupied, until the Building Inspector has issued a certificate of compliance. A temporary certificate of compliance may be issued permitting occupancy for a stated period of specified portions of the building that the Inspector finds may safely be occupied prior to final completion of the entire building. Violation of this section shall constitute a misdemeanor.
(G.S. § 160A-423) Penalty, see § 10.99