(7)
Powers of Inspection Officials
A. Authority. Inspectors are hereby authorized, empowered, and directed to enforce all the provisions of this Article and the regulatory codes herein adopted.
B. Right-of-Entry. Inspectors shall have the right-of-entry on any premises within the jurisdiction of the regulatory codes, upon presentation of proper credentials.
C. Stop Work Orders. Whenever any building, structure or part thereof is being demolished, constructed, reconstructed, altered or repaired in a hazardous manner; in violation of any provision of this Article, any other Town Ordinance or insubstantial violation of any provision of any regulatory code herein adopted; in violation of the terms of the permit(s) issued therefor; or in such manner as to endanger life or property, the appropriate inspector may order that the specific part of the hazardous or violation work be immediately stopped. The stop work order shall be in writing, directed to the person doing the work, and shall state the specific work to be stopped, the specific reason(s) therefor, and the conditions under which the work may resume.
(8)
Enforcement of Zoning Regulations
A. Zoning Regulations . If the Inspections Department is charged with enforcement of any zoning regulations, then no permit for alteration, repair, or construction of any building or structure shall be issued unless the plans and specifications show that the building or structure, and its proposed use, will be in compliance with applicable provisions of the zoning regulations. B. Site Plan Submittal . When site plan submittal is required, then no permit for alteration, repair or construction of any building or structure shall be issued prior to site plan approval by the appropriate official charged with enforcement of the zoning regulations.
(9) Correction of Code Violations. In the event that a violation of the North Carolina State Building Code is reported on construction performed under a permit issued by the Inspections Department of the Town, the following procedure is to be followed:
A. Written Complaint . The complainant shall submit in writing to the Building Inspector a letter which contains the following:
i. Name of complainant
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