If during the inspection of a premises, a building or structure or any building system, in whole or in part, constitutes a clear and inimical threat to human life, safety, or health, the Fire Chief, or designee, shall issue such notice or orders to remove or remedy the conditions as shall be deemed necessary and shall refer the matter to the City Building Standards Department for subsequent action pursuant to N.C. General Statute § 160A-426 et seq. In addition, the Fire Chief, or designee, shall have the authority to order the immediate evacuation of the any occupied building deemed unsafe when such building has hazardous conditions that present an imminent danger to building occupants. Persons so notified pursuant hereto shall immediately leave the structure and shall not reenter the premises until authorized to do so.
(Ord. O-2004-29, passed 9-7-04)