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August 19, 2002 Page 432 (c) Violations of this code shall constitute either a misdemeanor or, at the election of the county, shall subject the offender to a civil penalty upon the issuance of a citation for the violations. (d) In addition to the civil penalties, any provision of the code that makes unlawful a condition existing upon or use made of real property may be enforced by injunction and order abatement by the general court of justice. When a violation of such provision occurs, the county may apply to the appropriate division of the general court of justice for a mandatory or prohibitory injunction and/or order of abatement commanding the defendant to correct the unlawful condition or cease the unlawful use of the property. The action shall be governed in all respects by the laws and rules governing civil proceedings including the z~/les of civil procedure. (e) ~ order of abatement may direct that the buildings or other structures on the property be closed, demolished or removed; that fixtures, furniture or other movable property be removed from any building on the property; that abandoned or Junked vehicles be removed; that improvements or repairs be made; or that any other action be taken that is necessary to bring the property into compliance with the =~:tc ........ ~":~-~ ~v----~-, v:_um~ V International Fire Prevention Code, N.C. Amendments. If the defendant fails or refuses to comply with an injunction or with an order of abatement within the time allowed by the court, he may be cited for contempt, and the county may execute =he order of abatement. The county shall have a lien on the property for the cost of executing an order of abatement in the nature of a mechanic's and material-man's lien. The defendant may secure cancellation of an order of abatement by paying all cost of the proceedings and posting a bond for compliance with the order. The bond shall be given with sureties to the clerk of superior court in an amount approved by the judge before whom the matter is heard and shall be conditioned on the defendant's full compliance with the terms of the order of abatement within a time fixed by judicial order. Cancellation of an order of abatement shall not suspend or cancel an injunction issued in conjunction therewith. (Ord. of 8-16-93, § 4) Sec. 34-53. ~urcau cf .irc ~ravantion; .... ~-~ .... Enforcement and duties. (a) The :tat= ~ui!din~cc-:,~ "-~ ......... .... ~' International Fire Prevention Code, N.C. Amendments, shall be enforced by the_ur:au ~ :f .ir: r -r:v:ntisn in tbs -.annln-, ---: .... ~ u..~-- ~ ...... :___ ~ .... ~___, Cabarrus County Public Safety Services Department or 'by such other organization designated to undertake such activities or by contract eXecuted and entered into with other appropriate fire prevention organizations. (b)Fire inspectors will be appointed as required to enforce the Code and to perform required inspections. The inspectors will report to their supervisors in their respective departments. Assignment of specific areas of responsibility shall be made by the county manager. (Ord. of 8-16-93, § 2) Sec. 34-$4. Periodic inspections. (a) Subject to the limitations and condition stated in the :tat: ~uildin~ :=d: International Fire Prevention Code, N.C. Amendments, it shall be the duty of the fire inspectors to inspect all buildings, structures, and premises within this Jurisdiction for the purposes of ascertaining and causing to be corrected any condition which may cause a fire or an explosion or endanger life from fire or explosion. The inspector shall determine any vi:la,ions of the provisions of the code or any other ordinances pertaining to fire or explosion hazards. These inspections and determinations will be done in accordance with the periodic inspection schedule for occupancies as approved by the state building code council or upon complaint by interested parties or if there is probable cause for such inspections. (b) Fire inspections shall be conducted in accordance with the following schedule or more frequently: (1) Group 1. Annual inspections shall be conducted in the following hospitals, nursing homes, chemical plants, movie theaters, auditoriums, high rise buildings, businesses storing hazardous materials, gymnasiums, restaurants, stadiums with capacities of 100 or more persons and interior common areas of multi-oCcupant residential structures. (2) Group 2. Biennial inspections shall be conducted in industries and educational buildings other than public schools.