(a) This article shall require permits from the fire marshal as set forth in Volume V--Fire Prevention and Protection of the North Carolina State Building Code.

(b) It shall be the duty of the fire marshal to evaluate applications and issue, if approved, all permits for those conditions as prescribed in Volume V--Fire Prevention and Protection of the North Carolina State Building Code and this Code.

(c) No person shall maintain, store or handle materials or conduct processes which produce conditions hazardous to life or property or install equipment used in connection with such activities without a permit as required by the fire marshal and prescribed in Volume V--Fire Prevention and Protection of the North Carolina State Building Code and this Code. Before a permit may be issued, the fire marshal shall inspect and approve the receptacles, vehicles, buildings, structures, storage areas, devices, processes and conditions related to the permit.