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(0) Whenever any building or structure, because of obsolescence, dilapidated condition, deterioration, damage, inadequate exits, lack of sufficient fire-resistive construction, faulty electric wiring, gas connections, or heating apparatus, or other cause, is determined by the fire official to be a fire hazard. (p) Whenever any portion of a building or structure remains on a site after the demolition or destruction of the building or structure or whenever any building or structure is abandoned for a period in excess of six months so as to constitute such building or portion thereof an attractive nuisance or hazard to the public. SECTION VII: The definition of "substantial property interest" set forth in IC 36-7-9-2 is hereby incorporated by reference herein as if copied in full. SECTION VIII: All work for the reconstruction, alteration, repair, or demolition of buildings and other structures shall be performed in a good workmanlike manner according to the accepted standards and practices in the trade. The provisions of the rules pertaining to construction, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and one and two family dwellings, promulgated by the Administrative Building Council of Indiana, shall be considered standard and acceptable practice for all matters covered by this ordinance or orders issued pursuant to this ordinance by the Building Inspector of the Civil Town of Mooresville, Indiana. SECTION IX: An Unsafe Building Fund is hereby established in the operating budget of the Civil Town of Mooresville in accordance with the provisions of IC 36-7-9-14. SECTION X: No person, firm, or corporation, whether as owner, lessee, sublessee or occupant, shall erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, demolish, equip, use, occupy, or maintain any building or premises, or cause or permit the same to be done, contrary to or in violation of any of the provisions of this ordinance or any order issued by the Building Inspector. Any person violating the provisions of this ordinance or IC 36-7-9-28 shall commit a Class C infraction for each day such violation continues with each day being considered a separate violation and constituting a separate offense with the penalty being the same as a Class C infraction for the violation of a Class C infraction under the statutes of the State of Indiana. SECTION XI: Should any section, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance be declared unconstitutional or invalid for any reasons, the remainder