(A) Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of the code hereby adopted or who shall fail to comply with any judicial warrant, lawful order or regulation made there under or who builds in violation of any specifications or plans submitted and approved there under or any permit issued there under shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Each day that the violation continues shall constitute a separate offense. In the name of the county, the Fire Marshal, through the County Attorney, may enjoin the construction or erection of any facility, building or structure which does not conform to the provisions of the code.
(B) This code may be enforced by any of the remedies set forth in G.S. § 153A-123, in addition to others specifically set out herein or in the county code.
(C) Any person who violates any of the provisions of this code shall be subject to a civil penalty for each violation in the amount established in Appendix C of the ordinance codified herein, a copy of which shall be filed with the Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners and Fire Marshal's Office for public inspection. Each day of violation shall constitute a separate and distinct offense.
(D) Civil penalties must be paid within 72 hours after a citation has been issued by the Fire Marshal and/or his or her authorized representative for violations. The Fire Marshal and/or his or her authorized representative are authorized to issue written citations in the name of the county for violations.
(Ord. passed - -2010; Ord. passed 11-19-2012)