Unless otherwise provided by law, appeals from any order, decision or determination by a member of the Inspection Department pertaining to the state building code or other state building laws shall be taken to the Commissioner of Insurance or other official specified in G.S. § 143-139, by filing a written notice with him or her and with the Inspection Department within a period of ten days after the order, decision or determination. Further appeals may be taken to the State Building Code Council or to the courts as provided by law.
(G.S. § 160A-434) (1988 Code, § 150.97)