(A) As provided in G.S. § 58-79-20, the Fire Chief or his or her duly authorized agent may enter into all buildings and premises during reasonable hours to inspect for combustible materials or inflammable conditions dangerous to the safety of the building or premises.
(B) (1) When any officer making an inspection in accordance with division (A) above discovers combustible materials in inflammable conditions, he or she shall order the occupant or person in charge of the premises to remove or remedy the materials or conditions.
(2) Unless the person to whom the order is directed appeals to the Commissioner of Insurance within 24 hours, as provided in G.S. § 58-79-20, the order shall be complied with forthwith.
(1981 Code, § 12-9)