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Section 1. ADOPTION (a). It is hereby adopted by reference that the code known as "Volume V, Fire Prevention" of the North Carolina Building Code 1991 Edition, and all subsequent amendments and revisions shall become the Cabarrus County Fire Code. The provisions thereof shall be controlling within the limits of Cabarrus County. (b). The provisions and permits listed in Chapter Four (4) of the North Carolina Building Code, Volume V are hereby adopted. SECTION 2. BUREAU OF FIRE PREVENTION; ESTABLISHMENT and DUTIES (a). The North Carolina State Building Code, Volume V, shall be enforced by the Bureau of Fire Prevention in the Emergency Services Department and the Building Inspection Division of the Planning, Zoning and Building Inspections Department of Cabarrus County. (b). Fire Inspectors: Fire inspectors will be appointed as required to enforce the Code and to do 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. SECTION 3. PERIODIC INSPECTIONS (a). Subject to the limitations and condition stated in the North Carolina State Building Code, 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. He/she shall determine any violations 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.