When in the course of their duties, a Code Official discovers that a commercial building or structure, or part thereof, is being demolished, constructed, reconstructed, altered, or repaired in a hazardous manner, or in substantial violation of a state or local building law or local building ordinance or regulation, or in a manner that endangers life or property, the Code Official shall notify the responsible party when possible and the appropriate Code Official. The appropriate Code Official shall place a stop-work order in accordance with G.S. § 160D-404(b). The stop-work order shall be in writing and directed to the person doing the work and shall state the specific work to be stopped, the exact reasons for the stoppage, and the conditions under which the work may be resumed. Appeals to the issuance of a stop-work order shall be in accordance with § 160D-1114.
(Ord. passed 6-22-21)