What action can a building official take upon issuing a notice of violation?

When a building official issues a notice of violation, it indicates that the work being done does not comply with the building code or other regulations. One of the actions that the building official can take is to revoke the building permit. This action halts legal construction activities on the site until the violations are rectified and the permit is reinstated. Revocation emphasizes the seriousness of the violation and ensures that no further unauthorized work is conducted, protecting the safety and integrity of the construction process.

The other options, while they may seem plausible in different contexts, do not accurately reflect the primary action taken in response to a notice of violation. For instance, while fines could be imposed, that is generally a separate enforcement mechanism. Shutting down a project entirely may be more drastic and usually occurs in conjunction with a revocation. A reinspection after a set time can occur, but it is not a direct action stemming from the notice of violation itself. The focus of a notice of violation is often to address immediate compliance issues, making revocation of the building permit the most direct and impactful course of action.