Every person who proposes to construct a chimney which has a height greater than six times its least lateral dimension at its base, or any tower, spire, steeple or similar structure shall submit the calculations of the stresses and details of its design to the local authority, or a certificate by a structural engineer in terms of paragraph (e) of subsection (1) of section 6 of Chapter 2, and may not commence erection until written approval has been obtained.