(A) The Fire Code Official is hereby authorized to enforce the provisions of this code. The Fire Code Official may detail qualified fire prevention inspectors as he or she may determine necessary.
(B) It shall be the duty of the Fire Code Official to enforce all laws and ordinances covering the following: the prevention of fires; the investigation of the cause; the origin and circumstances of fires; and fire safety education. The Fire Code Official shall have such other powers and perform such other duties as are set forth in other sections of this code and as may be conferred and imposed from time to time by law. The Fire Code Official has the authority to determine that the gathering of persons inside and/or outside of a structure presents unusual and significant impact on public safety or fire safety, including access to buildings, structures, fire hydrants, fire lanes, or the provision of public safety services. The Fire Code Official shall have the authority to order the development of or prescribe a plan for the provision of safety services which provides a reasonable degree of safety for the attendees and other affected members of the public. Once such a plan is approved by the Fire Code Official, it shall be completed with and is enforceable under the provisions of this code and the North Carolina State Building Code.