What is prohibited after an order to cease construction or demolition is made?

When an order to cease construction or demolition is made, the primary purpose is to halt any ongoing activities that could further violate regulations, laws, or safety standards. Continuing with any construction or demolition work, in this case, directly contravenes the directive of the order, which is legally binding. The order serves to protect public safety and ensure compliance with applicable codes, so any continuation of work after such an order is considered a violation and can lead to legal repercussions.

The prohibition on continuing with construction or demolition work is fundamental, as allowing it would undermine the authority of the order and could potentially result in accidents, hazards, or further compliance issues. In contrast, other activities, such as performing routine maintenance, inspecting the building without permission, and making changes to the order issued, while they may have implications of their own, do not directly breach the core objective of a cease order as substantively as continuing construction or demolition would.