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March 19, 2018 (Regular Meeting) Page 3484 (d) The North Carolina -I, - Building Code volume that is titled Administration - Frfom m r �egorr=�-i fe-sby r `^rrr ped far the administration of the __ 1__1_ _ `or periodic inspection of 1 : i i:.j rdance with the Existing Sec. 34-52. Penalties (a) Any person who violates or fails to comply with any provision of the N.C. Fire Code ,ems- '-±, 1. as adopted, amended, or augmented, or who shall violate or fail to comply with any order made in connection with the fire prevention code, or who shall build in violation of any specifications or plans submitted under the 1T.C. Fire. H.G. _ , or any certificate or permit issued there under, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and punished in accordance with section 1-7. (b) The imposition of a penalty for any violation shall not excuse the violation or permit it to continue and all such violations shall be corrected within the time specified. (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 rules of civil procedure. (e) An 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 N.C. Fire Code ., .... 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 the 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 B-16-93, S 4) Sec. 34-53. Enforcement and duties. (d) Fire C,d.The. C94e, N. ... - shall be enforced by the Cabarrus County Emergency Management 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 Fire 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, 3 2) Sec. 34-54. Periodic inspections. (a) Subject to the limitations and condition stated in the N.C. Fire 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. The inspector shall determine any violations of the provisions of the code or any other ordinances pertaining to fire or explosion hazards. These