1. The building inspector or similar authority employed by the Commission may investigate, inspect and examine any structure, place or area in the District, either in connection with an application for a certificate of appropriateness, or at any time to determine whether it is in violation of any provision of NRS 384.010 to 384.210, inclusive, or any regulation or order adopted or issued under authority of NRS 384.010 to 384.210, inclusive.
2. Whenever any work is being done contrary to the provisions of NRS 384.010 to 384.210, inclusive, the building inspector or similar authority may order the work stopped by notice in writing served on any person engaged in the doing or causing such work to be done, and any such person shall forthwith stop such work until authorized by the Commission to proceed with the work.