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code (NCFC/LCFPPO) shall apply equally to existing as well as new buildings. This review will be for the determination of compliance with this chapter and the NCFC, and shall be completed within a reasonable time of the receipt of plans. If the Fire Marshal’s review of these plans indicates the need for a fire permit, as outlined in this chapter and the NCFC, or if there are corrections to be made to the plans, the building permit shall not be issued until the fire permit has been applied for or until the corrections are made to the plans. This plan review shall not apply to one- and two-family dwellings.
(D) Revocation. The Fire Marshal may revoke a permit upon determination that the permit holder, or any agents or employees of the permit holder, has violated any provision of the NCFC or of this chapter, or any stated condition of the permit. The Fire Marshal shall advise the permit holder, in writing, of the reason for the revocation.
(E) Appeals. An applicant for a permit, or a permit holder, as appropriate, may appeal the Fire Marshal’s refusal to issue, or revocation of, a permit, or any interpretation or variation of the NCFC. Appeals shall be in accordance with § 95.134 of this chapter, and in accordance with G.S. §§ 143-140 and 143-141.
(F) Nontransferable. Any permits issued shall not be transferable. Permits shall be valid only as specified on the permit for the time period, use, and/or project specified.
(Ord. passed - -; Ord. passed 11-6-2023)
(A) Permit required. A permit will be required to be obtained from the Fire Marshal’s office for the installation of a new sprinkler and or standpipe system. A permit will also be required for renovations or modifications to any existing systems when more than 20 new or relocated sprinklers are required to be added or modified.
(B) Permit issuance and fee. The permit fee will be based on the service and permit fee schedule. Once the plans are approved, then a permit will be issued to the contractor. The fee for the permit must be paid when the permit is issued. A copy of the permit, along with the approved set of plans, will be returned to the contractor.
(C) Application and plans required. Plans, blueprints, and/or hydraulic calculations for the system being installed, along with a permit application, shall be submitted to the Fire Marshal’s office for review and approval prior to the issuance of a permit. No work may commence until a permit has been issued. modification into the shop drawing process. All submittals for review must be signed when
required by code or the North Carolina General Statutes. Plans not signed when required will not be reviewed. The set returned approved to the contractor will be the job copy, and must be kept on the job site at all times. All drawings must be prepared in accordance with NFPA standards. All plans must be drawn to scale, accompanied by required sections, and completely legible. Drawings not legible or without complete information will be returned without review and will require additional submittal. Fire-resistive and structural integrity must also be shown in detail and how it will be maintained.
(D) Inspections required. The Fire Marshal’s office must be notified at least 48 hours in advance to schedule any inspections.
(1) Inspections required include:
(a) Inspection of pressure testing of all piping;
(b) Rough-in inspection of any concealed piping;
(c) Inspection of any hydrants, yard or county to ensure proper placement to meet code standards; and
(d) Final inspection and complete system testing.
(2) It will be the responsibility of the contractor to have the necessary personnel present to conduct any tests.
(E) Renovations or remodeling work.
(1) When more than 20 sprinklers are added or relocated, a set of shop drawings showing the extent of the renovation shall be submitted to the Fire Marshal’s office. These drawings shall be reviewed and approved in the same manner as for a new system. The job copies must be on the job site at all times. All drawings must be prepared in accordance with NFPA 13. All plans must be drawn to scale, accompanied by required sections, and completely legible. Drawings not legible or without complete information will be returned without review and will require additional submittal. Fire-resistive and structural integrity must also be shown in detail and how it will be maintained.
(2) The Fire Marshal’s office must be notified at least 48 hours in advance to schedule any inspections, and must be notified if any existing system is to be shut down for any renovations. When less than 20 sprinklers are added or modified, the Fire Marshal’s office must be notified that the work is being scheduled. A follow-up letter must be provided to the Fire Marshal’s office, advising that the work has been completed by a licensed fire sprinkler contractor in accordance with the appropriate state building codes and NFPA standards.
(F) Materials test and certification. Once a system has been deemed approved by the Fire Marshal’s office, the contractor will be responsible for issuing a materials test and certification letter to the Fire Marshal’s office. This letter shall state that the system has been installed in accordance with the appropriate NFPA standards, the NCFC, and the State Building Code General Construction, along with the State Amendments to the State Building Code. The letter shall state that the system has been tested, all materials used are approved for their use, and the system is in full operation and meets or exceeds the appropriate NFPA standards and the of state building codes. A letter shall be submitted for any new system or any renovation work or when a permit has been issued.
(G) Inspection report and finalization. An inspection report will be completed after each inspection conducted on the sprinkler and/or standpipe system. A copy will be left with the contractor, with the remaining copies of the inspection report filed in the Fire Marshal’s office. Once all the necessary requirements have been met for the sprinkler and/or standpipe system, the inspector may then consider the permit complete and final, and may note as such on the permit. No permit may be considered final until all requirements, including receipt of the permit fee, are completed.
(Ord. passed - -; Ord. passed 11-6-2023)
(A) Permit required. A permit will be required to be obtained from the Fire Marshal’s office for the installation of a new fire alarm system or renovations to an existing fire alarm system.
(B) Permit issuance and fee. The permit fee will be based on the service and permit fee schedule found in the service and permit fee schedule. Once the plans are approved, a permit will be issued to the contractor. The permit fee must be paid when the permit is issued.
(C) Applications and plans required. Prior to the issuance of an alarm system permit, plans showing the alarm system installation or renovations, along with a permit application, shall be submitted to the Fire Marshal’s office for approval. The plans shall be included as a part of the submittals of the design of the overall building, in the event of new construction; and shall be provided as part of the renovation plans, in the event renovation plans are required for the structure. The plans are design plans and specifications, and not shop drawings by the manufacturer or installer. These plans shall show the location and types of all devices, alarm panels and equipment, various alarm zones, wiring methods, monitoring, and other such specifications as necessary to ascertain the specific type of system being required by the project. These plans and specifications should be submitted for approval prior to the installation of any equipment or wiring. The Fire Marshal’s office may also request a copy of the shop drawings of the specific alarm system, as developed by the manufacturer and installer of the system, if it is deemed necessary by the complexity of the proposed fire alarm. All systems shall meet NFPA standards and any other applicable NFPA requirements. It must also be shown in detail how fire-resistive and structural integrity will be maintained.
(D) Inspections required. It will be the responsibility of the alarm contractor to contact the Fire Marshal’s office at least 48 hours in advance to schedule an inspection. An inspection will be required on all rough-in wiring prior to any concealment by building finishes. A final inspection will be conducted once the entire system is completed and ready for operation. A complete check of all devices, such as pull-stations, smoke detectors, and the like, will be required. All zones in a structure or premises shall be tested. It will be the responsibility of the contractor to have the necessary personnel present to conduct the test. All panels shall clearly identify zones in a manner that will allow fire personnel to quickly identify the area in alarm. A building schematic shall be placed at each panel, electrical rooms, and sprinkler rooms.
(E) Materials test and certification. Once the system has been deemed approved by the Fire Official, the contractor will be responsible for issuing a materials test and certification letter to the Fire Marshal’s office. This letter shall state that the system has been installed, in accordance with the appropriate NFPA standards, the NCFC, and the State Building Code General Construction, along with the State Amendments to the State Building Code, has been tested, all materials used are approved for their use, and the system is in full operation. This letter shall also include a certificate of compliance as required by NFPA standards.
(F) Inspection report and finalization. An inspection report will be completed after each inspection conducted on the alarm system. A copy will be left with the alarm contractor, with the remaining copies of the inspection report filed in the Fire Marshal’s office. Once all the necessary requirements have been met for the alarm system, the inspector may then consider the permit complete and final, and may note as such on the permit. No permit may be considered final until all requirements, including receipt of the permit fee, are completed.
(Ord. passed - -; Ord. passed 11-6-2023)
(A) Definition. For the purpose of this section, the following definition shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
FIXED FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM. A fire suppression system containing a supply of an extinguishing agent that can be automatically or manually activated to discharge through a distribution system onto or into a protected hazard, equipment, process, and the like. Examples of such systems are as defined in the NCFC.
(B) Permit required. A permit must be obtained from the Fire Marshal’s office for the installation of a new fire suppression system or for renovations to an existing fire suppression system.
(C) Permit issuance and fee. The permit fee will be based on the service and permit fee schedule. Once the plans are approved, then a permit will be issued to the contractor. Once the permit fee is paid, then a copy of the permit, along with the approved plans, will be returned to the contractor.
(D) Application and plans required. Prior to the issuance of a fire suppression system permit, plans showing the system installation or renovations, along with a permit application, shall be submitted to the Fire Marshal’s office for approval. These plans shall be shop drawings as developed by the manufacturer or installation company for that particular fire suppression system and shall be developed in complete detail. These plans shall show the location and type of all devices and equipment. The various alarm zones, wiring methods, piping methods, monitoring, and other criteria shall be indicated. All systems shall meet NFPA requirements. It must also be shown in detail how fire-resistive and structural integrity will be maintained.
(E) Inspection required. It will be the responsibility of the contractor to contact the Fire Marshal’s office at least 48 hours in advance to schedule an inspection. An inspection will be required on all rough-in wiring or piping prior to any concealment by building finishes. A final inspection will be conducted once the entire system is completed and ready for operation. A check of all devices will be required. Any system utilizing pull-stations or cables with fusible links shall be tested for proper operation for the Fire Official. The contractor shall conduct any tests deemed necessary by the Fire Official to determine the system operator capabilities. It will be the responsibility of the contractor to have the necessary personnel present to conduct the test.
(F) Materials test and certification. Once the system has been deemed approved by the Fire Official, the contractor will be responsible for issuing a materials test and certification letter to the Fire Marshal’s office. This letter shall state that the system has been installed in accordance with the appropriate NFPA standards and the NCFC. The letter shall state that the system has been tested, all materials used are approved for their use, and the system is in full operation.
(G) Inspection report and finalization. An inspection report will be completed after each inspection conducted on the automatic fire suppression system. A copy will be left with the contractor, with the remaining copies of the inspection report filed at the Fire Marshal’s office. Once all the necessary requirements have been met for the automatic fire suppression system, the inspector may then consider the permit complete and final, and may note as such on the permit. No permit may be considered final until all requirements, including receipt of the permit fee, are completed.
(Ord. passed - -; Ord. passed 11-6-2023)
PERMIT TYPES
(A) Permits. Permits shall be in accordance with § 105 of the NCFC and this chapter.
(B) Permits required. Permits required by this code and this chapter shall be obtained from the Fire Marshal’s office. Permit fees, if any, shall be paid prior to issuance of the permit. Issued permits shall be kept on the premises designated therein at all times, and shall be readily available for inspection by the Fire Official.
(C) Types of permits. There shall be three types of permits as follows:
(1) Operational permit. A permit that allows the applicant to conduct an operation or a business for which a permit is required by § 105.6 of the NCFC and this chapter for either:
(a) A prescribed period; or
(b) Until renewed or revoked.
(2) Construction permit. A permit that allows the applicant to install or modify systems and equipment for which a permit is required by § 105.6 of the NCFC and this chapter; and
(3) Special use permits. Special use permits are for and/or allow special tests, inspections, certain applications, operations, assemblies, to maintain, store, or handle certain materials, special events, and services for which a permit is required by § 105.6 of the NCFC and this chapter.
(D) Permits for the same location. When more than one permit is required for the same location, the Fire Official is authorized to consolidate the permits into a single permit, provided that each provision is listed in that permit.
(E) Tents. Tents used at funerals are exempt from all fees and do not require any permits.
(Ord. passed - -; Ord. passed 11-6-2023) Penalty, see § 95.999
(A) Permit required. A permit will be required to be obtained from the Fire Marshal’s office for the removal or installation of new or existing aboveground or belowground storage tanks used for flammable, combustible liquids or hazardous materials.
(B) Permit issuance and fee. The permit fee will be based on the service and permit fee schedule. Once the plans are approved, then a permit will be issued to the contractor. Once the permit fee is paid, then a copy of the permit, along with the approved plans, will be returned to the contractor.
(C) New installations; application and plans required. Plans and a permit application shall be submitted to the Fire Marshal’s office for approval prior to issuance of the permit. A permit shall be obtained for the installation of stationary tanks for the storage of flammable and combustible liquids or hazardous materials. Plans shall be submitted with each permit application. The plans shall include the method of storage and dispensing, quantities and types of liquids to be stored, distances from tanks and dispensers to property lines, buildings, and rights-of-way, vehicle access, fire appliances, collision barriers, design and construction of tanks and tank supports, seismic design of tank supports, secondary containment, tank venting and vapor recovery provisions, emergency controls, and any additional information required by the Fire Official.
(D) Inter-departmental approval. It will be the responsibility of the contractor to obtain approval from the Planning and Inspection Department, if required by it, including, but not limited to, any electrical, building, plumbing, or mechanical permits, or any zoning approval and compliance. These approvals shall be required prior to any issuance of the tank permit.
(E) Inspections required. It will be the responsibility of the contractor to contact the Fire Marshal’s office at least 48 hours in advance to schedule an inspection.
(1) An inspection will be required on all rough-in wiring or piping prior to any concealment.
(2) Testing tank pressure and inspecting tanks (all underground tanks will require an inspection prior to and after installation into the excavated burial area).
(3) A final inspection will be conducted once the entire system is completed and ready for operation.
(4) A check of all devices will be required.
(5) The contractor shall conduct any tests deemed necessary by the Fire Official to determine the system operation capabilities.
(6) It will be the responsibility of the contractor to have the necessary personnel present to conduct the test.
(F) Materials test and certification. Once a system has been deemed approved by the Fire Marshal’s office, the contractor will be responsible for issuing a materials test and certification letter to the Fire Marshal’s office. This letter shall state that the system has been installed in accordance with the appropriate NFPA standards, state building codes, along with State Amendments to the State Building Code. The letter shall state that the system has been tested, all materials used are approved for their use, the system is in full operation and meets or exceeds the appropriate NFPA standards and state building codes. A letter shall be submitted for any new system, for any renovation work, or when a permit has been issued.
(G) Inspection report and finalization. An inspection report will be completed after each inspection has been conducted on the storage tank installation. A copy will be left with the contractor, with the remaining copies of the inspection report filed at the Fire Marshal’s office. Once all the necessary requirements have been met for the storage tank system, the inspector may then consider the permit complete and final, and may note as such on the permit. No permit may be considered final until all requirements, including receipt of the permit fee, are completed.
(H) State registration. All tanks installed underground shall be registered with the State Department of Environmental, Health, and Natural Resources, Division of Environmental Management, Ground Water Section. A copy of the registration shall be submitted to the Fire Marshal’s office prior to the final inspection.
(I) Abandonment and removal. All storage tanks shall be abandoned or removed in accordance with the NCFC. A letter of certification of abandonment or removal shall be submitted to the Fire Marshal’s office, along with a copy of the soil testing and analysis. This information shall be submitted prior to final approval by the Fire Marshal’s office.
(Ord. passed - -; Ord. passed 11-6-2023)
(A) Generally. Permits are required for the burning of leaves, tree branches, or yard trimmings originating on the premises.
(1) In accordance with the Fire Prevention Code, any outdoor open burning conducted within the county requires a permit to be issued by the one of the agencies that issues burning permits. The outdoor open burning must meet all provisions of the fire code, North Carolina Administrative Code (15A NCAC 1901 through 1907), and this chapter, prior to the issuance of any permit. No permit shall be issued for the burning of refuse in violation of any state or local air quality open burning regulations.
(2) Debris burning falling under the jurisdiction of the State Division of Forest Resources shall meet its required permit conditions. All requirements of the fire code shall be met along with any other state laws.
(3) Those provisions listed in the State Administrative Code regarding the control and prohibition of open burning shall take precedence in all cases where open burning is requested. Permits may not be issued for any outdoor burning under any of the following conditions:
(a) Open burning of rubbish or waste material;
(b) Open burning for land clearing, when the burning is located within 1,000 feet of any residential structure other than a dwelling structure located on the property on which the burning is done; and/or
(c) Open burning of leaves, tree branches or yard trimmings originating on the premises of private residences, unless the location is not at least 50 feet from any structure and adequate provisions are made to prevent fire from spreading to within 50 feet of any structure or other property.
(B) Burning site requirements.
(1) The location of the material to be burned shall be a minimum of 50 feet from any structure located on the property of which the burning is done. If a possible hazard exists, the Fire Official may require this distance to be increased.
(2) Piles of material should be burned in a safe matter. This would also include bonfires for different events. Bonfires used for ceremonial and religious purposes (schools, civic groups, and churches) may take place after 6:00 p.m. when all regulations are met. Materials used for bonfires must also comply with the EPA regulations and the LCFPPO.
(3) An area ten-feet wide shall be cleared completely around the material to be burned.
(4) Only natural materials, such as limbs, brush, grass, leaves, or wood, may be burned. Heavy oils, asphalt materials, polar solvents, treated lumber, trash, paper or items containing natural or synthetic rubber, or any materials other than plant growth shall not be burned.
(5) A competent person shall constantly attend the fire until it is extinguished.
(6) A garden hose with suitable water supply or other fire-extinguishing equipment, as deemed acceptable by the Fire Official, shall be readily available for immediate use during the course of the fire until it is extinguished.
(C) Permit-issuance procedure.
(1) For outdoor burning, including, but is not limited to, bonfires, clearing land in certain areas, burning leaves and brush, or other burning that does not meet the State Forest Services requirements:
(a) A site inspection may be required before burning is to be done.
(b) The applicant shall verify all information and shall read all the rules and regulations on the open burning permit. The applicant will then be required to sign the permit, acknowledging the understanding and responsibility to obey these regulations.
(c) It will be the responsibility of the applicant to keep this permit available at the burn site at all times.
(2) The following types of open burning are permissible:
(a) The material burned originates on the premises of private residences, is burned on those premises, and consists of natural materials, such as limbs, brush, grass, leaves, yard trimmings, or wood;
(b) There are no public pickup services available;
(c) Non-vegetable materials, such as household garbage or other man-made materials, are not burned;
(d) The burning is started no earlier than 8:00 a.m. and no additional combustible material is added to the fire between 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. on the following day;
(e) The burning does not create a nuisance; and
(f) Material is not burned when the Division of Forest Resources and the County Fire Marshal office have issued a burning ban for that area.
(D) Nuisance burning.
(1) If, at any time during the burning, the smoke and/or odors create a neighborhood nuisance by causing physical irritation exacerbating a documented medical condition, visibility impairment, evidence of soot or ash on a property or structure other than the property on which the burning is done, the smoke and odors do not rise, hang close to the ground, cross a street or highway and cause a hazard, and three or more separate businesses or homes complain, the burning shall be ceased and all fires will be extinguished.
(2) If, at any time during the burning, the regulations regarding open burning are not met or are neglected in any way, the fire shall be extinguished.
(3) All open burning, including, but not limited to, brush, limbs, leaves, farm lands, fields and clearing of land, shall stop in the event of a burning ban issued by the State Forest Service, or by the County Fire Marshal’s office in conjunction with the State Forest Service.
(4) Willful neglect and/or willful violations of the Fire Prevention Code shall be subject to a civil citation. Any such action shall be brought to the Fire Marshal with proper documentation to be acted upon.
(E) Burning ban.
(1) In the event that the County Fire Marshal’s office issues a ban on outdoor burning within 100 feet of a structure, then, in accordance with state law, all open burning permits issued shall be deemed invalid, with no issuance of any new permits until the ban is lifted by the County Fire Marshal’s office. The ban may be restricted to certain areas of the county or may be enforceable countywide. During the ban, no open burning shall be conducted at all within 100 feet of a structure; this includes any outdoor burning at residences. A civil citation may be issued for violations.
(2) A burning ban on outdoor burning within 100 feet of a structure may be issued by the County Fire Marshal’s office in the event that atmospheric conditions or local circumstances make the fire hazardous. Atmospheric conditions that warrant a burning ban include, but are not limited to:
(a) Extended periods of low humidity (below 50%);
(b) High winds;
(c) Elevated temperatures; and/or
(d) Lack of substantial rainfall.
(3) Local conditions that may warrant a burning ban include, but are not limited to:
(a) Flammable and/or combustible liquid spills or leaks close to a burning site;
(b) A hazardous materials incident, where the proximity of the burn site could cause a possible ignition source or prove hazardous to operations controlling the incident; and/or
(c) The proximity of adjacent structures or other such hazards.
(4) In the event a burning ban is issued, all permit holders shall be notified by the Fire Marshal’s office, by using contact information provided, and also through the news media. The notification should state that the permit is invalid and any fires shall be extinguished immediately. In conjunction with a State Forest Service burning ban, the County Fire Marshal’s office shall issue a burning ban of all open burning within 100 feet of a structure and all fires shall be extinguished immediately. The local press shall be notified by the County Public Affairs Officer that such ban is in effect, that no permits will be issued until the ban is lifted, and that no open burning will be allowed.
(5) Any burning ban issued by the Fire Marshal’s office shall be repealed in the same manner.
(F) Extinguishing illegal fires, nuisance burning, fires when burning bans are in effect, and all other fires that fall under this chapter, the NCBC, and state regulations.
(1) The responding Fire Department has the authority to extinguish any fires that do not meet this chapter, the NCBC, or state regulations, including, but are not limited to, illegal fires, nuisance burning, and fires when burning bans are in effect.
(2) The Fire Marshal’s office, or its authorized representative, has the authority to extinguish any fires that do not meet this chapter, the NCBC, and any state regulations, including, but are not limited to, illegal fires, nuisance burning, and fires when burning bans are in effect. Any citations that fall under this chapter will be issued by the Fire Marshal’s office or its authorized representative.
(3) The Fire Marshal’s office, or its authorized representative, does not have to be present to extinguish the fire(s). If the owner or person(s) burning refuse to let the Fire Department extinguish the fire(s), then the Fire Department can have the Fire Marshal’s office contacted (either directly or through the Communications Center), and a representative from that office will respond to assist the Fire Department.
(4) The Fire Marshal’s office and law enforcement will respond to any nuisance burning when the person will not allow the Fire Department to extinguish the fire.
(5) The Fire Marshal, or a representative of that office, will respond to any illegal burning when needed. The Fire Marshal, or its representative, does not need to be present to extinguish the fire. The Fire Department can extinguish the fire and email any information about the fire to the Fire Marshal’s office, which shall investigate the incident. If there is a problem with the person who is burning illegally, the Fire Marshal, or its representative, shall respond to assist the Fire Department.
(6) If any citations are to be issued that fall under this chapter or the NCBC, then the Fire Marshall, or its authorized representative, shall be responsible for conducting any investigation required and for issuing any citation.
(7) If any costs are incurred in extinguishing of an illegal fire, as provided for herein, then the individual or entity responsible for the illegal fire shall be obligated to reimburse the Fire Marshal’s office or the responding Fire Department for the expense.
(Ord. passed - -; Ord. passed 11-6-2023) Penalty, see § 95.999
(A) Permit required.
(1) In accordance with the Fire Prevention Code, no person shall use or explode any fireworks for public display without having first obtained a permit from the Fire Marshal’s office, and meeting the requirements of this chapter and/or the NCFC.
(2) A permit fee, in accordance with the permit and fee schedule, shall be required prior to issuance of the permit and shall be collected by the Fire Marshal’s office at the time of the application for a permit.
(B) Permit-issuance procedure.
(1) Any person wishing to obtain a permit for fireworks for public display shall first submit an application with the Fire Marshal’s office and pay the designated fee.
(2) Under the Fire Prevention Code, the permit holder shall furnish a bond or certificate of insurance in an amount deemed adequate by the Fire Official for the payment of damages.
(3) The Fire Official responsible for making the site inspections shall make any inspections as deemed necessary to assure the site is in compliance.
(4) Once the Fire Official is satisfied that the site is ready and in compliance with the provisions of the this chapter and/or the NCFC, then the permit shall be issued. The permit shall not be transferable. The permit shall be valid only as specified as per the conditions of the permit.
(C) Permit revocation.
(1) If due to atmospheric conditions or other such conditions that may cause a danger to life and/or property from the display of the fireworks, or if there is a burning ban in place, the Fire Marshal may revoke the permit.
(2) In the event that a permit is revoked due to atmospheric conditions, the applicant shall be entitled to a full refund of the permit fee.
(3) (a) Failure to abide by the rules and regulations of the fire code shall be subject to a civil citation and immediate revocation of the permit.
(b) In this case, the permittee shall not be entitled to a refund of the permit fee.
(D) Fireworks on display; permit required.
(1) In accordance with the LCFPPO, it shall be unlawful for any person to possess, store, offer for sale, or sell at retail, without having first obtained a permit, if one is required, from the Fire Marshal’s office, and meeting the requirements of the LCFPPO and the NCFC. All fireworks offered for sale must meet those requirements as allowed by G.S. § 14-414 and the NCFC.
(2) A permit fee, as provided for in the county fee schedule, shall be required to be paid prior to the issuance of the permit required hereunder.
(E) Seizure and disposal of fireworks. The Fire Official shall seize, take, remove, or cause to be removed, at the expense of the owner, all stocks of fireworks offered or exposed for sale, stored, or held in violation of the NCFC, the State Building Code, and G.S. § 14-414. Failure to abide by these rules and regulations shall be subject to a civil citation.
(Ord. passed - -; Ord. passed 11-6-2023) Penalty, see § 95.999
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